General Counsel

Randstad is currently recruiting a General Counsel for a prominent manufacturing company based in North Las Vegas. In this role, you will navigate complex regulatory environments while providing actionable legal guidance that supports long-term commercial objectives. Serve as the primary legal architect and strategic advisor for the organization. The position is central to the company’s leadership team, with a core focus on balancing global compliance requirements with ambitious business growth initiatives.

Compensation $185,000 - $230,000+, 20% bonus and great benefits

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary legal strategist and advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing actionable counsel on corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and high-stakes business decisions.
• Lead all legal aspects of corporate transactions, including M&A, and capital raises, ensuring seamless execution from due diligence through to final negotiation.
• Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, and operational risks across the organization by developing proactive strategies that align with long-term business growth objectives.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts and corporate documents, translating intricate legal requirements into practical terms for internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain robust compliance frameworks to ensure adherence to federal, state, and industry-specific regulations while monitoring the legislative landscape for emerging risks.
• Direct and manage external legal partners and litigation efforts, ensuring high-quality representation while maintaining strict control over legal expenditures and budgets.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and Operations to provide proactive legal support, delivering training and guidance that empowers departments to execute initiatives within legal guardrails.
• Oversee the protection of the company’s intellectual property portfolio and manage the resolution of disputes and litigation to minimize financial and reputational exposure.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school with active State Bar membership (NV or CA)
• 7+ years of experience within a Tier 1 law firm or a major in-house corporate legal department.
• Extensive experience supporting international supply chains, manufacturing, and distribution, with a deep command of international trade compliance, tariffs, and export controls.
• Expert in drafting and negotiating complex commercial and vendor agreements, balancing rigorous legal risk mitigation with the company’s commercial and growth objectives.
• Proven track record in M&A, and venture capital, including managing corporate governance and fiduciary duties for private equity-backed or institutionally-owned entities.
• In-depth knowledge of product liability, warranty law, and consumer protection regulations, ensuring enterprise-wide compliance and minimizing litigation exposure.
• A proactive advisor capable of explaining complex legal concepts to non-lawyers and mentoring teams under high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated excellence in budget management and outside counsel cost control, underpinned by the highest ethical standards and sound decision-making in crisis situations.

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