Fractional General Counsel (Remote)

Overview

A growing industrial manufacturing company specializing in engineered heat exchanger systems is seeking a Fractional General Counsel to serve as the primary legal advisor. This part-time role requires availability of approximately 1–2 days per week and focuses on supporting the company’s rapid expansion by building operational and legal infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Review, redline, and negotiate commercial contracts, including customer, supplier, and vendor agreements, with emphasis on engineered equipment supply and industrial project delivery.
• Advise leadership on key contract provisions such as liability limitations, indemnification, warranties, insurance requirements, payment terms, and termination clauses.
• Develop and apply practical negotiation guidelines and fallback positions based on the company’s Contract Clause Requirements.
• Provide legal support on employment and workplace matters, including employment agreements, compliance, employee disputes, and coordination with outside employment counsel as needed.
• Support procurement and operations teams on supplier contracts and supply chain issues.
• Assist in managing the company’s insurance program to ensure alignment between coverage and contractual risk allocation.
• Review facility leases, land purchases, and construction agreements.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, tax, regulatory, and other specialized legal matters.

Role in the Organization

The Fractional General Counsel reports directly to the Company President and works closely with leadership and sales management to facilitate efficient business operations while managing material legal risks. The role is intended to be a trusted advisor, providing clear and practical legal guidance to support confident decision-making.

Operating Approach

The role emphasizes practical, business-focused legal advice that addresses material risks without overcomplicating or delaying operations. The company values efficient contract management and expects the counsel to handle routine contract work to free leadership from detailed redlining.

First 90 Days Priorities

• Assume responsibility for commercial contract review and negotiation.
• Review and refine the company’s Contract Clause Requirements and negotiation guidelines.
• Evaluate the alignment between contract terms and insurance coverage.
• Review all insurance policies, renewal timelines, and develop a forward-looking risk management plan.
• Review ongoing legal matters managed by outside counsel and become the company’s liaison.
• Take over legal review and negotiation of real estate transactions currently in progress.
• Assess and recommend improvements to the company’s contract approval authority and governance structure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising mid-sized companies in industrial manufacturing, engineered equipment supply, construction, infrastructure, energy, or industrial services sectors.
• Well-rounded legal expertise in commercial contracts, insurance, employment, real estate transactions, and managing outside counsel.
• Familiarity with contracts typical in industrial equipment supply, engineered-to-order manufacturing, or EPC-style projects.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, OSHA regulations, and employee dispute resolution is a plus.

Engagement Structure

• Part-time engagement, approximately 1–2 days per week.
• Compensation structured as a monthly retainer or fractional hourly basis, depending on the scope of work.

Location

The position supports an international industrial manufacturing company with approximately 200 employees and $300 million in annual revenue, currently undergoing rapid growth.