Corporate Counsel

Job Responsibilities

Provide legal support and counsel on commercial contracts, supporting negotiation and drafting of contracts with customers, suppliers, and business partners

Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, closing activities, and post-closing integration

Provide day-to-day legal advice and strategic counseling to business units and corporate functions on commercial, operational, regulatory, and compliance matters

Assist with public company compliance, including preparation and review of SEC filings and compliance with NYSE listing standards, corporate governance requirements, and disclosure obligations

Advise management and business partners on corporate records management

Partner with business leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and business risks while enabling commercial objectives

Coordinate and support intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, and related portfolio management activities

Assist with the development and implementation of company policies, procedures, training, and compliance initiatives

Assist with managing relationships and services of outside attorneys

Perform other legal and business support responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

2-5 years of experience in either law firm or in-house legal department

High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion

Strong business judgment and risk assessment skills

Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives

Strategic thinking, plus a committed "get to yes"/solutions-oriented approach

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal/regulatory issues into understandable and executable advice

Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

Strong relationship-building and client-service orientation

Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions

Comfort and excellent judgment in areas where regulation/law is evolving or uncertain

Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.