General Counsel

An established organization is seeking a Corporate Counsel to serve as a key legal advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional teams. In this role, you will provide strategic legal guidance that supports business initiatives and growth. The position partners closely with departments such as Sales, Finance, Operations, Governance, and HR to support commercial transactions, oversee contract management processes, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. This role also contributes to transaction support, internal policy development, and risk management initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong business judgment, the ability to balance legal risk with operational objectives, and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including customer, vendor, partnership, licensing, and confidentiality agreements, while supporting the full contract lifecycle.
• Transactional Support: Provide legal guidance on strategic business transactions, including acquisitions, partnerships, and other commercial arrangements, assisting with due diligence and documentation.
• Employment & HR Advisory: Partner with HR on employment-related matters such as policies, workforce compliance, and employee documentation.
• Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: Help ensure company operations and commercial practices align with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including exposure to government contracting frameworks such as FAR/DFAR and EHS regulatory considerations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams responsible for governance, risk management, environmental health & safety, and operational excellence to support compliance frameworks and internal processes.
• Legal Operations: Oversee contract management resources and coordinate with outside legal advisors when necessary.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• Several years of legal experience within a law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both.
• Strong experience reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and advising on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Experience supporting organizations within manufacturing, industrial, or similarly regulated environments is highly valued.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex legal topics into practical business guidance.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Background

• Bar admission in the region of employment or willingness to obtain it.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR regulations related to government contracting.
• Exposure to EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) regulatory frameworks and compliance programs.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations with complex regulatory requirements.
• Experience working across multiple departments in a multi-location organization.