Legal Counsel Jobs in Georgia
Legal Counsel jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, with consistent hiring concentrated in corporate, regulatory, and healthcare compliance work and openings at every level from junior associate counsel through senior vice president of legal affairs. Atlanta is the dominant hiring hub, followed by Savannah and Augusta, where employers like The Home Depot, Delta Air Lines, and Anthem anchor large in-house legal teams. The most sought-after specialties are corporate transactional work, employment law, and data privacy compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Legal Counsel, Global Marketing and Strategic Partnerships will play a key role in supporting The Coca-Cola Company's most visible and strategically important marketing, digital, and procurement initiatives. This role partners closely with business leaders across the Company to structure, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial transactions for global and North America sports, entertainment, media, sponsorship, digital, and procurement matters.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working in a networked manner with colleagues in the Global Legal Function, corporate functions such as Marketing, Procurement, Finance, IP, IT, Privacy and Data Security, and across the Company’s global Operating Units.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of iconic brands, world-class partnerships, emerging technologies, and enterprise transformation.
What You'll Do for Us:
- Actively participate on the Global Strategic Partnerships legal team, collaborating with other attorneys in the Global Legal Function and business colleagues across the Coca-Cola system.
- Establish strong relationships to drive the strategic priorities of the Company’s marketing, procurement, and EPICS (Entertainment, Partnerships, Influencers, Culture, and Sports) functions and the Company's digital transformation.
- Maintain an ongoing understanding of trends in sponsor marketing and the corporate partnerships landscape to anticipate and evaluate risk and think and act strategically in support of the business.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements with strategic global and North America marketing and procurement partners and vendors, including agencies, rights holders, talent, licensees, and suppliers.
- Provide commercial contracting support and subject matter expertise for the Company's marketing, procurement, licensing, and strategic partnership transactions, including the ability to identify issues related to emerging technology, such as AI and data privacy issues.
- Advise client groups on intellectual property, talent rights, name-image-likeness, digital marketing, AI, and other emerging issues impacting modern marketing partnerships
- Manage and prioritize a diverse portfolio of matters to ensure timely, responsive, and solutions-oriented support for the business.
- Ensure compliance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and ethical standards by providing guidance and governance to our client groups.
- Collaborate with colleagues and work to a performance standard that helps establish service level consistency across the Global Strategic Partnerships Legal Team and the Global Legal Function.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent.
- Juris Doctorate Degree or its equivalent.
- Licensed to practice law under any U.S. State or International equivalent and maintaining good standing under the corresponding legal practice regulatory body.
- 5+ years of legal practice experience in a large law firm and/or similar sophisticated corporate in-house environment.
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience negotiating and managing complex commercial transactions involving marketing, sponsorships, sports, entertainment, media, talent, licensing, digital, technology, and procurement agreements.
- Experience negotiating agreements with rights holders, leagues, federations, entertainment properties, agencies, talent representatives, or major marketing vendors.
- Experience with IP matters, including copyright, trademark, and name-image-likeness rights, as well as technology-related commercial transactions.
- Strong legal digital skills including digital marketing literacy, legal analytics and AI, cybersecurity awareness, and document management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyze and articulate complex issues for a non-legal audience and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
- Strong commercial judgment and business acumen, with an enterprise-wide mindset and global perspective.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and proactively anticipate legal risks while delivering practical business solutions to complex challenges.
- Proven ability to manage multiple urgent priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders, influence decisions through sound judgment and collaborate across multiple functions to support strategic business objectives.
What We Can Do For You:
- Inclusive Workplace: The Coca-Cola Company is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value and celebrate diversity, which leads to a stronger, more competitive company that can better serve our customers and communities.
- Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging technologies and techniques.
- Career Development: The Coca-Cola Company offers a wide range of resources and programs to support your career development, including global learning programs and leadership development programs.
Pay Range:
United States: 170,000 - 200,000 USDBase 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.
Location(s):
United States of AmericaCity/Cities:
AtlantaTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
NoJob Posting End Date:
September 25, 2026Our 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.Pay Range:: 0 - 0 USD
Base 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:30
Annual 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.
Long-term Incentive Reference Value Percentage:0 - 20
Long-term Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role.
The Legal Counsel, Global Marketing and Strategic Partnerships will play a key role in supporting The Coca-Cola Company's most visible and strategically important marketing, digital, and procurement initiatives. This role partners closely with business leaders across the Company to structure, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial transactions for global and North America sports, entertainment, media, sponsorship, digital, and procurement matters.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working in a networked manner with colleagues in the Global Legal Function, corporate functions such as Marketing, Procurement, Finance, IP, IT, Privacy and Data Security, and across the Company’s global Operating Units.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of iconic brands, world-class partnerships, emerging technologies, and enterprise transformation.
What You'll Do for Us:
- Actively participate on the Global Strategic Partnerships legal team, collaborating with other attorneys in the Global Legal Function and business colleagues across the Coca-Cola system.
- Establish strong relationships to drive the strategic priorities of the Company’s marketing, procurement, and EPICS (Entertainment, Partnerships, Influencers, Culture, and Sports) functions and the Company's digital transformation.
- Maintain an ongoing understanding of trends in sponsor marketing and the corporate partnerships landscape to anticipate and evaluate risk and think and act strategically in support of the business.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements with strategic global and North America marketing and procurement partners and vendors, including agencies, rights holders, talent, licensees, and suppliers.
- Provide commercial contracting support and subject matter expertise for the Company's marketing, procurement, licensing, and strategic partnership transactions, including the ability to identify issues related to emerging technology, such as AI and data privacy issues.
- Advise client groups on intellectual property, talent rights, name-image-likeness, digital marketing, AI, and other emerging issues impacting modern marketing partnerships
- Manage and prioritize a diverse portfolio of matters to ensure timely, responsive, and solutions-oriented support for the business.
- Ensure compliance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and ethical standards by providing guidance and governance to our client groups.
- Collaborate with colleagues and work to a performance standard that helps establish service level consistency across the Global Strategic Partnerships Legal Team and the Global Legal Function.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent.
- Juris Doctorate Degree or its equivalent.
- Licensed to practice law under any U.S. State or International equivalent and maintaining good standing under the corresponding legal practice regulatory body.
- 5+ years of legal practice experience in a large law firm and/or similar sophisticated corporate in-house environment.
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience negotiating and managing complex commercial transactions involving marketing, sponsorships, sports, entertainment, media, talent, licensing, digital, technology, and procurement agreements.
- Experience negotiating agreements with rights holders, leagues, federations, entertainment properties, agencies, talent representatives, or major marketing vendors.
- Experience with IP matters, including copyright, trademark, and name-image-likeness rights, as well as technology-related commercial transactions.
- Strong legal digital skills including digital marketing literacy, legal analytics and AI, cybersecurity awareness, and document management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyze and articulate complex issues for a non-legal audience and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
- Strong commercial judgment and business acumen, with an enterprise-wide mindset and global perspective.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and proactively anticipate legal risks while delivering practical business solutions to complex challenges.
- Proven ability to manage multiple urgent priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders, influence decisions through sound judgment and collaborate across multiple functions to support strategic business objectives.
What We Can Do For You:
- Inclusive Workplace: The Coca-Cola Company is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value and celebrate diversity, which leads to a stronger, more competitive company that can better serve our customers and communities.
- Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging technologies and techniques.
- Career Development: The Coca-Cola Company offers a wide range of resources and programs to support your career development, including global learning programs and leadership development programs.
Pay Range:
United States: 170,000 - 200,000 USDBase 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.
Location(s):
United States of AmericaCity/Cities:
AtlantaTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
NoJob Posting End Date:
September 25, 2026Our 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.Pay Range:: 0 - 0 USD
Base 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:30
Annual 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.
Long-term Incentive Reference Value Percentage:0 - 20
Long-term Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role.
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in legal counsel jobs across Georgia.
- Active membership in the State Bar of Georgia or eligibility for reciprocal admission
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Three or more years of experience in corporate, regulatory, or transactional legal work
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts independently
- Familiarity with Georgia-specific regulatory frameworks in the candidate's practice area
- Strong written communication skills suitable for board-level reporting and external counsel coordination
Legal Counsel Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a legal counsel in Georgia?
To work as in-house legal counsel in Georgia you must hold an active law license through the State Bar of Georgia, which requires passing the Georgia Bar Examination or qualifying for admission by motion if licensed in another jurisdiction. Most roles also require a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school. Beyond licensure, employers typically expect prior law firm or in-house experience in a practice area relevant to their industry before hiring into a counsel role.
How much do legal counsels make in Georgia?
Legal counsels in Georgia earn a median of about $134,830 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,750 for the lowest 10% to over $317,820 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire legal counsels in Georgia?
Employers hiring legal counsels in Georgia right now include The Coca-Cola Company, Cennox, and Qcells, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large healthcare systems means in-house legal teams here are among the most active in the Southeast.
Which Georgia cities have the most legal counsel jobs?
Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Duluth have the most legal counsel openings in Georgia. Atlanta leads by a wide margin because it is home to the headquarters of major corporations, financial institutions, and hospital networks that maintain large in-house legal departments, while Savannah and Augusta contribute openings driven by manufacturing, port-related commerce, and regional healthcare employers.
Are there remote legal counsel jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than most legal roles. About 100% of legal counsel openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based, document-heavy nature of in-house counsel work. Contract review, compliance advisory, and privacy counsel positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer fully remote arrangements, while roles requiring regular court appearances or on-site executive collaboration tend to be in-person or hybrid.
How can I get hired as a legal counsel in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a Georgia law firm or a large employer's legal department as a staff attorney or associate counsel after passing the Georgia Bar. Major Atlanta-area employers, including healthcare systems and financial services companies, regularly hire newly admitted attorneys into rotational or junior counsel programs. Lateral moves from paralegal or legal operations roles can also open doors, particularly at technology and logistics companies headquartered in the Atlanta metro.
Where can I find and apply to legal counsel jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to legal counsel jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and practice area, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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