Corporate Counsel – Joint Ventures, Governance & M&A (Engagement)

Overview

An established organization in the energy and advanced technology sector is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel on an engagement basis. This role focuses on supporting complex joint ventures, strategic partnerships, governance, and transactional matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structuring, negotiation, and ongoing management of complex joint ventures and strategic partnerships, including multi-entity and cross-border arrangements
• Support governance across a complex portfolio of entities such as subsidiaries, partnerships, and joint ventures, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal standards
• Advise on corporate governance frameworks, entity management, and best practices across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversee entity formation, maintenance, and restructuring, coordinating with external counsel and corporate service providers
• Support mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and strategic transactions, including due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-closing integration
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on legal and operational considerations related to complex corporate structures and regulated environments

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar membership
• 7–10+ years of experience in corporate/transactional law
• Significant, hands-on experience with complex joint ventures and partnership structures (required)
• Strong background in corporate governance and multi-entity structures
• Experience supporting M&A transactions
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, or other regulated industries is strongly preferred
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Position Details

• Role type: Engagement role with potential to convert to permanent based on performance and business needs
• Schedule: Part-time to full-time
• Location: Fully remote; candidates must be located in or near Washington, DC; Charlotte, North Carolina; or Columbia, South Carolina

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized pay ranges from $225,000 to $280,000+ on a full-time basis, with contract pay rates determined by experience, qualifications, location, and market factors
• Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for contract professionals
• Eligibility for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including Group Life, Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Qualified 401(k) plan available
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and professional expense stipends for benefits-eligible attorneys

Confidentiality

Candidate identities will not be disclosed to prospective clients without prior consent. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for further consideration.