Counsel, Real Estate

About the role

The Counsel will provide legal guidance to GPC stakeholders in an assigned area, which may include intellectual property, information technology, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, or employment law. The role is based at the Atlanta, GA headquarters of Genuine Parts Company, a Fortune 200 publicly listed company (NYSE: GPC). The Counsel reports to one of GPC’s Senior Counsel and joins a growing, collegial legal team. The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, driven, team‑oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic public‑company environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on matters pertaining to the assigned area.
• Negotiate agreements.
• Manage an international portfolio of trademarks and related IP.
• Oversee and participate in legal and cross‑functional due diligence.
• Advise General Counsel and senior management on various matters.
• Provide strategic advice on a wide range of legal issues within the assigned area.
• Review legal aspects of social media postings, digital offerings, privacy policies, advertising content, press releases, and internal communications.
• Assist with compliance to regulatory requirements relating to global company activities.
• Participate in legal and cross‑functional M&A due diligence and post‑acquisition IT/IP integration efforts.
• Function as a trusted adviser to GPC’s leadership and department leaders.
• Liaise with outside counsel regarding their assignments.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate degree; member of the State Bar of Georgia (or ability to waive in).
• Significant experience in the relevant legal area.
• Willingness to handle non‑core competency matters such as commercial leases, sales and supply contracts, NDAs, and IT agreements.
• Minimum of four years’ practice with an established law firm or corporate legal department.
• Proven ability to manage internal and external relationships.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Self‑starter, responsive, and able to work collaboratively.
• Team player with strong organizational skills; capable of managing and prioritizing multiple business objectives and projects with a sense of urgency.