Associate General Counsel

Job Summary

This position will perform critical legal functions on behalf of its family of world-class consumer 
product companies that compete in the global marketplace.
The General Counsel’s office is a fast-paced environment that addresses many areas of the 
law. We are seeking a candidate with significant experience in any of the following areas: global 
consumer products companies, commercial contracts, real estate, corporate governance, merger 
and acquisitions, intellectual property, products liability and risk management, litigation, and 
international affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work directly with General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel on wide variety of legal 
matters affecting global consumer products companies.
• Must have sufficient experience to exercise independent judgment but also enjoy working as 
part of a very collaborative team.
• Daily interaction with business team members is required, so good communication skills are 
a must, including the ability to clearly and concisely explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers.
• Will assist in supervising a group of accomplished paralegals, working cooperatively as a 
team.
• Manage outside counsel to successful results on time and on budget.

Qualification Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school
• License to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction, Georgia preferred
• 5+ years’ legal experience in areas relevant to consumer products companies
• Some domestic and international travel required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be a self-motivated team player, capable of working with small groups or 
independently. Accountability and integrity are critical traits.
• Excellent attention-to-detail, project management, written/verbal communication, 
organizational and prioritization skills are musts.
• Willingness to work long hours as needs of projects dictate.
• The ability to meet deadlines and monitor budgets is crucial.

Physical Requirements

Normal Office Environment