REMOTE Legal Counsel

We are seeking a remote experienced Legal Counsel - US & Canada to join our legal team.

Remote: From Atlanta or anywhere else, monthly travel to Calvert, Alabama for 2-3 day stay.

Objective: The Legal Counsel - USA & Canada will serve as a key member of the Business Area Americas legal team, providing strategic and practical legal support within Business Area with respect to the United States and Canada. This role is responsible for managing all day-to-day legal matters for Business Area Americas operations based on Calvert, Alabama, as well as advising all other business functions (i.e., sales, operations, procurement, finance, supply chain, human resources, and IT) on legal risks, compliance, and business initiatives. The Legal Counsel will also be part of the broader global legal team of Outokumpu Corporation, the parent company based on Helsinki, Finland, and will interact periodically with other members of the global legal team who are located throughout Europe. 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.

Travel: 1 time per year to Helsinki, Finland and 2-3 times per year to San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in at least one U.5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on commercial contracting

In-house experience preferred, particularly in manufacturing, industrial, or related sectors

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

Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (preferred)

Experience implementing or optimizing CLM systems and legal workflows (preferred)

Experience managing or mentoring legal or operations staff

Strong project management and organizational skills

Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a practical, solutions‑oriented manner

Interest in legal innovation, automation, and continuous improvement

Commercial Contracts

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

Legal Operations & LawVu Management

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

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

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

10 paid observed holidays plus 2 additional floating holidays to use at your discretion.

401(k) retirement plan with a 100% company match on the first 6% of your contributions.

Medical coverage with HDHP and PPO plan options featuring affordable premiums and deductibles.

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 2.5 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.