Senior Corporate Counsel

Overview

A leading, high-growth company in the energy and advanced technology sector is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel with extensive experience in corporate governance related to partnerships, joint ventures, and multi-jurisdictional entities. This fully remote role is initially contract-based with potential to transition into a permanent position depending on business needs. The organization operates complex global corporate structures and requires a governance-focused attorney to support its expanding network of entities and global operations.

Responsibilities

• Support governance across a diverse portfolio of entities, including subsidiaries, partnerships, and joint ventures, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal governance standards.
• Prepare board and committee materials such as resolutions, consents, meeting agendas, minutes, and other governance documentation.
• Oversee the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of legal entities across multiple jurisdictions in collaboration with external counsel and corporate service providers.
• Maintain and enhance governance policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and outside counsel to manage governance requirements across various jurisdictions.
• Provide governance-related support for strategic transactions including joint ventures, partnerships, restructurings, and corporate reorganizations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate governance, entity management, and corporate law, preferably within manufacturing, energy/infrastructure sectors, or top-tier law firms.
• Proven experience managing complex governance structures involving subsidiaries, partnerships, and joint ventures across multiple jurisdictions.
• Skilled in preparing and managing board and committee materials, resolutions, consents, and governance documentation.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and entity management practices in multinational organizations.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, or post-transaction governance integration is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while coordinating with cross-functional teams and external counsel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and capability to handle complex governance matters accurately.

Position Details

• Role Type: Contract engagement with potential to convert to permanent
• Schedule: Part-time to full-time
• Location: Fully remote; preference for candidates located in Washington DC or Columbia, SC

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized pay range: $200,000 – $250,000+ (full-time equivalent)
• Contract pay rates depend on experience, qualifications, location, market conditions, and candidate preferences.
• Contract professionals receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage.
• W2 employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for full benefits including Group Life, Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Qualified 401(k) plan available.
• Benefits-eligible attorneys receive Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and professional expense stipends.

Location

This is a fully remote position with a preference for candidates based in Washington DC or Columbia, South Carolina.

Only qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Candidate identities will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to prospective clients without prior consent.