Corporate Counsel

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including construction, procurement, manufacturing, engineering, technology, vendor, customer, and professional services contracts.
• Advise business leaders on legal and commercial risks associated with transactions and business operations.
• Support domestic and international projects throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Provide day-to-day legal counsel on commercial, operational, and corporate matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify risks and develop practical business solutions.
• Balance legal considerations with operational and strategic business objectives.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the company's operations.
• Support corporate governance activities, including entity management, board resolutions, and organizational documentation.
• Aid in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments, and other corporate transactions.
• Support dispute avoidance, contract claims, and pre-litigation matters.
• Coverage of process improvement and compliance.
• Aid in the development, updating, and maintenance of contract templates, policies, and legal procedures.
• Support compliance initiatives and risk management efforts across the organization.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and business practices.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and eligible to practice law in Missouri.
• Minimum of 2 years of corporate transactional experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience advising business stakeholders on legal and commercial matters.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting and risk management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must comply with Roeslein's core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintain sound relationships among and with employees.
• Experience with one or more of the following is preferred, but not required: engineering, construction, or EPC contracts; manufacturing or industrial operations; procurement and supply chain transactions; renewable energy or infrastructure projects; corporate governance; mergers and acquisitions; real estate transactions; commercial finance; government contracts; and international commercial transactions.