AK Steel has named Joseph Alter as general counsel, in addition to his current role as chief compliance officer.

Previously, Alter was assistant general counsel and CCO. In his new role, he runs AK Steel's legal department and is responsible for all legal matters at the company, excluding labor and litigation. His legal oversight responsibility includes commercial securities, antitrust, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate matters. He also serves as Counsel to the CEO and to the board of directors. In addition, he will assume responsibility for Environmental Affairs.

Alter joined AK Steel in 2009 as corporate counsel. He assumed the additional role of CCO in 2011, and assistant general counsel in 2012. Prior to joining AK Steel, he was Corporate Counsel with Convergys.