Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer

About the role:

Greiner Bio-One, N.A. is seeking a Legal Counsel, Americas to support the Head of Legal & Compliance, Americas across the Greiner entities operating in North and South America.  This is a broad, hands-on role for a commercially minded attorney who wants real ownership of day-to-day legal and compliance work in a regulated, manufacturing-driven environment.
You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, advise business leaders on legal and regulatory risk, and help maintain and implement the group’s compliance program across the region - partnering directly with the business to turn legal analysis into clear, practical guidance.
Key Responsibilities
LEGAL ADVISORY & CONTRACTING
•    Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across the Americas region.
•    Assess and advise business leaders on the legal and compliance risks presented by commercial arrangements.
•    Advise business units on legal and compliance risk in day-to-day operations, including U.S. employment laws (with a focus on NC, TX, and PA).
•    Support contract lifecycle management and maintain the regional contract database.
•    Conduct legal research across multiple jurisdictions and distill it into actionable guidance for the business.
REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE
•    Advise on competition, intellectual property, data privacy, and employment law as applicable to the region.
•    Support implementation and monitoring of group compliance policies.
•    Assist with internal investigations and maintain compliance documentation.
•    Support internal and external audits and help deliver compliance training.
EXTERNAL COORDINATION
•    Manage relationships with external counsel under the direction of the Head of Legal & Compliance, Americas.
•    Support responses to regulatory inspections and inquiries.
Required Qualifications
•    Strong academic record, including undergraduate and law degrees (JD or equivalent).
•    Admission to a U.S. state bar; North Carolina admission strongly preferred.
•    3 to 7 years of post-qualification legal experience, including commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment.
•    Sound legal judgment and the ability to translate legal analysis into clear, practical business advice.
•    Willingness to work on-site at our Monroe, N.C. office at least four days per week, and travel to sites in Pennsylvania and Texas on an as-needed basis.
Preferred Qualifications
•    Some law firm or Big Law experience and training.
•    Experience supporting a manufacturing, medical device, diagnostics, or other regulated business.
•    Familiarity with FDA and/or medical device regulations (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 9001, EU MDR/IVDR).
•    Working proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or German, and international or cross-border experience.
Key Competencies
•    Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
•    Strong analytical skills, business-partnering instincts, and comfort working directly with commercial teams.
•    Ability to manage a varied workload independently and prioritize effectively.
•    Discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters.