General Counsel

Overview

A well-established, publicly traded organization in the industrial/manufacturing sector is seeking a General Counsel to lead all legal and compliance matters. This role involves providing expert guidance on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management while managing a small legal team and outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on and strategic legal counsel to the company President, senior leadership team, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as industry regulations.
• Oversee corporate governance matters.
• Manage a small legal and compliance team responsible for day-to-day contract management.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on complex matters, including litigation when necessary.
• Oversee and advise on risk management strategies to protect the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the legal team to align with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with other departments to support business objectives while mitigating legal risks.
• This is a remote role with some domestic and occasional international travel.

Requirements

• US law degree and admission to the bar.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate law, compliance, and risk management, preferably within the industrial/manufacturing industry.
• Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership teams.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $200,000 to $300,000 USD, depending on experience.
• Annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a large, publicly traded global organization.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.

Location

Remote position with some domestic and occasional international travel required.

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status is not tolerated.