- Location
- Columbus, OH, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Source
- Breezy HR
Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support our North American operations within a dynamic, multi-national organization. This role will serve as a key legal and strategic partner to business leaders, providing practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance across multiple entities in the U.S. and Canada.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
- Distribution and supply agreements
- Installation/turnkey and maintenance contracts
- Software licensing agreements
- Bid/performance bonds and other securities
- Tender documentation
- Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks across all agreements
- Develop, standardize, and continuously improve contract templates, best practices, and approval workflows
- Act as a strategic partner to commercial, operations, and management teams by translating legal risks into actionable business solutions
- Provide legal support across multiple U.S. entities and one Canadian entity, ensuring alignment with local legal requirements
- Manage disputes and litigation, including coordination with external counsel and insurance brokers
- Select and manage external legal advisors to ensure quality and cost-efficiency
- Support corporate governance activities, including:
- Board matters
- Drafting resolutions
- Statutory filings
- Acting as Corporate Secretary when required
- Oversee and coordinate insurance coverage, identifying risk exposures and ensuring appropriate protection
- Partner with internal stakeholders to increase awareness of legal risk and contract management best practices
Work Environment
- Standard workload: 45–50 hours per week
- Flexibility required based on business needs
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing with a state bar
- 10–12 years of legal experience, including:
- Commercial contracts
- Industrial and/or technology-driven environments (hardware + software preferred)
- International experience, particularly in the U.S. and Canada
- Prior in-house counsel experience strongly preferred
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, actionable advice
- Pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset with excellent stakeholder management skills
Skills
Contract Management
