Associate Counsel

Date: Mar 10, 2026

Location:

Birmingham, AL, US, 35242

Onsite or Remote: Onsite

Company Name: EBSCO Industries, Inc.

EBSCO Industries, Inc. (EBSCO), headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is one of the largest privately held and family-owned companies in the United States. EBSCO was founded in 1944 by an entrepreneur who was passionate about honoring our commitments to our customers, rejecting the status quo, and seeking to continuously improve our team. We continue to operate that way today, with a passion for our people and our businesses succeeding together. EBSCO has grown and evolved over time into a holding company with a global portfolio comprised of dozens of entities in over 15 separate industries/markets, including Information services, outdoor products, real estate, manufacturing, and distribution. We provide valuable support services to our subsidiaries to aid their growth. We hire passionate people, driven to grow, because we know the success of EBSCO depends on the long-term success of our businesses and our teams.

Job Summary

EBSCO Industries is looking to add a talented attorney to its in-house legal team. Our legal team supports a diverse portfolio of companies, working closely with business partners across a wide range of matters. We offer a collaborative and professional environment where attorneys can do meaningful work and continue to develop their careers.

Job Responsibilities

You will provide strategic legal advice and support to EBSCO and its portfolio companies, primarily focused on commercial transactions. This role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, advising on legal and regulatory matters, and ensuring business operations comply with applicable laws and company policies. You will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

Provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice and counsel to internal business partners
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
Identify and mitigate legal risks while supporting business goals and operational efficiency
Interpret laws, regulations, and company policies, and assist in their implementation across departments
Conduct legal research and analysis on specialized topics or projects as assigned
Provide clear and actionable recommendations to internal stakeholders
Educate business teams on relevant legal issues
Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, CLEs, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in applicable law

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Minimum of 3 years as a practicing attorney
Admitted to practice law in at least one state and in good standing of applicable bar association
Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and client service skills
Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple contracts and client relationships simultaneously
Strategic thinker who exercises good judgment and discretion

Essential Job Function

Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk while working on a computer, reviewing financial documents, and analyzing data using software applications and spreadsheets.

Capable of viewing and interpreting information on computer screens for prolonged periods, including detailed financial reports, spreadsheets, and data visualizations.

Ability to communicate effectively in person during meetings, presentations, and collaborations with team members and stakeholders throughout the office environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.