Legal Counsel

Diversified • Atlanta, GA

4d • $150,000 - $175,000 • Remote

About The Position

As the Legal Counsel at Diversified, you will report directly to the General Counsel and serve as a strategic legal advisor to our sales, operations, procurement, and leadership teams. In this remote role, approximately 75% of your responsibilities will focus on commercial transactions, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a broad range of commercial agreements. Your advice will be crucial in supporting daily business operations, helping the company balance commercial objectives with legal compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school required.
• Active license to practice law and member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate environment handling corporate law matters, with a focus on commercial transactions.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property, data protection and privacy laws.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and drafting skills.
• A high level of self-motivation with the ability to work independently with a commitment to client services and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with common business software tools, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Hands-on experience drafting, negotiating, and managing all aspects of commercial transactions.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) required.

Nice To Haves

• International and/or governmental contract experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, nondisclosure agreements, consulting agreements, and other business contracts.
• Advise business leaders on commercial, operational, compliance, and corporate matters.
• Identify legal risks and provide solutions that enable business objectives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, and other cross-functional teams to facilitate business transactions.
• Assist in managing litigation, claims, disputes, and outside legal counsel.
• Support corporate governance activities, including legal entity management, corporate records, and board documentation.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic business initiatives as needed.
• Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations and advise business leaders on potential impacts.
• Develop, review, and update corporate policies, contract templates, and legal procedures.
• Support compliance initiatives, including ethics, anti-corruption, privacy, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Participate in internal investigations and provide legal guidance regarding risk mitigation.
• Deliver legal training and education to business leaders and associates on key legal and compliance topics.
• Perform other legal duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options to fit you and your family’s needs
• HSA & HRA company contributions
• Dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits, and vision plans
• Company-paid benefits
• Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off — 3 weeks PTO plus company holidays and floating holidays
• 401k with company match
• Paid maternity leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• A wide range of voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage, and Legal Services
• Commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level