Senior Director, Legal Counsel - North America
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Overview
Job Description
Location(s):
United States of AmericaCity/Cities:
AtlantaTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
NoJob Posting End Date:
March 10, 2026Shift:
Job Description Summary:
The Senior Director, Legal Counsel, Customer – North America is a leader within the Customer Legal Team, reporting through the North America Legal organization.This rolepartnersclosely with business leaders and legal subjectmatter experts to address complex,high impactissues affecting the Company’s customer relationships,brandsand growth strategy.Thisrole requires a highly collaborative mindset,working in a networked legal model with colleagues acrossthe enterpriseto deliver cohesive,practical,andbusiness-orientedlegal solutions. The Senior Director advises on sophisticated commercial agreements and broader legal matters while helping shape how legal services are deliveredatscale.
WhatYou’llDo for Us
Strategic Customer & Commercial Leadership
Lead the drafting and negotiation of complex,highvaluecustomer agreements with FoodserviceOnPremise and Retail customers, aligning legal strategy with commercialobjectives.
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to senior business leaders, supporting growth initiatives while protecting the Company’sinterests.
Identify,assessand clearly communicate legal risks to business stakeholders, providing practical,solutionorientedguidance to mitigate exposure.
CrossFunctionalLegal Collaboration
Partner with legal subject matter experts(e.g., Antitrust, Marketing & IP, Privacy, Regulatory, Litigation, Compliance) to address multifaceted issues.
Coordinate legal input onenterpriselevelinitiatives to ensure advice is consistent, integrated and aligned with Company policies and risk tolerance.
Foster strong working relationships acrosstheGlobal Legal Functionto enable knowledge sharing and efficient issue resolution.
Legal Process Improvement & Ways of Working
Collaborate withlegal and businesscolleagues toimprove how legal services are delivered, including streamlining customer contracting processesto improveconsistency and efficiency.
Help shape standards,playbooksand best practicestoenable scalable legal support whilemaintainingappropriate controls.
Leadership, Influence & Enablement
Provide guidance,mentoring,and oversight to other legal professionals.
Deliver training andeducationto business teams on key legal topics, emergingrisksand best practices to support informed decisionmaking.
Contribute to a culture of collaboration,inclusion,and continuous improvement across the Legal Function.
Qualifications & Requirements
Accredited U.S. law degree (or equivalent).
Qualified to practice law in Georgia or anotherappropriate U.S.jurisdiction.
Minimum8+ years of legal experience, preferably focused on complex commercial transactions.
Experience at atop tierlawfirm and/or a large, sophisticatedin-houselegal department.
Demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration, manage complex,cross functionalmatters, and influence senior stakeholders.
Strong judgment, communicationskills,and ability to translate legal complexity into practical business advice.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally asneeded (approximately 10–15%).
What We Can Do for You
Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of themost iconic and innovative brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Simply,Fairlifeand Topo Chico.
We work with anexpansive and diverse group of customers, including retail & grocery stores, theme parks, movie theatres,restaurants,and many more each day.
A collaborative, inclusive environmentwhere your ideas are valued, innovation isencouragedand continuous improvement is part of the culture.
Skills:
Business Partnerships, Commercial Agreements, Legal PracticesPay Range:
$201,000 - $243,000Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:
30Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.Automate your job search with Sonara.
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