Legal Counsel - USA & Canada

Outokumpu Careers•Saraland, AL

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a remote experienced Legal Counsel – US & Canada to join our legal team. This role will serve as a key member of the Business Area Americas legal team, providing strategic and practical legal support within the Business Area with respect to the United States and Canada. The position is responsible for managing all day-to-day legal matters for Business Area Americas operations based in Calvert, Alabama, and advising all other business functions on legal risks, compliance, and business initiatives. The Legal Counsel will also be part of the broader global legal team of Outokumpu Corporation and will interact periodically with other members of the global legal team. In addition to traditional legal responsibilities, this role plays a critical part in legal operations, including process design, legal intake management, and optimization of workflows within the company’s contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, LawVu. The Legal Counsel will directly manage a Contracts Specialist and collaborate cross-functionally to improve how legal requests are triaged, tracked, and executed. The role requires monthly travel to Calvert, Alabama for 2-3 day stays, one trip per year to Helsinki, Finland, and 2-3 trips per year to San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on commercial contracting
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex cross-border agreements
Hands-on experience with LawVu or similar contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools
Strong understanding of legal operations, including intake management, workflow design, and process optimization

Nice To Haves

In-house experience preferred, particularly in manufacturing, industrial, or related sectors
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience implementing or optimizing CLM systems and legal workflows
Experience managing or mentoring legal or operations staff
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a practical, solutions-oriented manner
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Interest in legal innovation, automation, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate sale-side agreements, including sales agreements, customer contracts, and related commercial documents.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of procurement and buy-side agreements, including supplier agreements, raw material purchase agreements, master services agreements, logistics and transportation contracts, equipment purchase agreements, warehousing agreements, and SaaS agreements.
Provide clear, risk-based legal guidance to internal stakeholders across all other business functions.
Develop standard contract templates and playbooks to support efficient commercial operations.
Ensure contracts align with internal policies, risk tolerance, and applicable U.S. and Canadian laws and regulations.
Support strategic initiatives and third party negotiations with practical legal guidance.
Serve as the primary legal advisor for all day-to-day matters related to all other business functions in Calvert, Alabama.
Identify risks and advise internal stakeholders on how to mitigate those risks while still enabling them to execute their strategy and meet their business objectives.
Partner with business leaders to support strategic initiatives and resolve legal challenges proactively.
Utilize LawVu to manage day-to-day contracting workflows and broader legal operations.
Design, implement, and continuously improve legal intake, triage, and workflow processes within LawVu.
Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and automated workflows to increase efficiency and consistency.
Monitor and report on key legal metrics, including contract turnaround time and workload tracking.
Manage and mentor the Contracts Specialist responsible for administering LawVu and supporting contract lifecycle processes.
Provide guidance on prioritization, workflow optimization, and system utilization.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the legal function.
Work closely with all other business functions to streamline legal processes.
Train internal stakeholders on legal processes, contract templates, and use of LawVu.
Act as a bridge between legal and business teams to enhance communication and efficiency.

Benefits

10 paid observed holidays plus 2 additional floating holidays
80 hours of paid time off annually
401(k) retirement plan with a 100% company match on the first 6% of your contributions
Medical coverage with HDHP and PPO plan options
Employer HSA contribution of $1,000 (individual) or $2,000 (family) for team members enrolled in the HDHP plan
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental and Vision coverage
Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Employer paid Group Life and AD&D insurance equal to 2½ times annual salary, with optional Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage
Voluntary benefits, including Aflac supplemental plans, Aura Identity and Fraud protection, and Legal Insurance
Employer paid wellness programs, including Calm Health, Hinge Health, and Lark