Director, Legal Counsel, Customer - North America
About the role
shape customer relationships that drive business and brand growth
across North America.
What You'll Do for Us
Commercial Agreements & Strategic Transactions
- Lead drafting and negotiation of sophisticated, high-value customer contracts
with major retail and foodservice partners, ensuring agreements reflect both
commercial ambition and legal integrity
.
- Provide actionable, risk-informed legal advice for strategic customer initiatives,
digital commerce platforms
, loyalty programs, and integrated marketing activations.
- Assess legal risk in business plans and present
clear alternatives, practical mitigations, and commercially aligned solutions
Cross-Functional Legal Integration
- Collaborate with Regulatory, Privacy, Antitrust, Marketing & IP, and Compliance
colleagues to address multidimensional issues, including those arising from emerging digital models.
- Act as a key legal contributor for enterprise projects ensuring alignment with corporate standards and governance principles.
- Build cross-functional alignment among business and legal stakeholders to enable seamless delivery of advice.
Process Optimization & Technology Enablement
- Partner with Sales and Legal teams to improve contract process efficiency
through playbooks, templates, and automation efforts.
- Champion adoption of digital tools and workflow enhancements that
simplify contracting while maintaining compliance controls
Leadership & Talent Development
- Mentor legal team members and conduct training programs for business colleagues
on regulatory updates, risk awareness, and best practices in commercial dealings.
- Foster a culture of
collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Qualifications & Requirements
- Law degree (JD or equivalent) and qualified to practice in Georgia or another U.S. jurisdiction
. •
Minimum 5+ years of experience
in commercial law, with a strong track record handling complex agreements; exposure to digital commerce or highly regulated industries a plus.
- Experience gained at a
leading law firm and/or an international in-house legal department
.
- Demonstrated ability to
influence senior leaders
and build consensus on high-value, strategic decisions.
- Strong business acumen and ability to
translate legal complexity into practical, actionable guidance
.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills with a proactive mindset for issue-spotting and risk assessment.
- Willingness to travel 10-15% (domestic/international) as needed.
What We'll Do for You
- Impact at Scale:
Support long-term partnerships with some of Coca-Cola's largest and most strategic customers. •
Dynamic Work
intersection of commerce, law, and technology
Inclusive Growth Environment
collaborative legal network
World-Class Brand Portfolio
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