Associate General Counsel

Company: North American Recruiting and Consulting
Location: Columbus
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

We have begun a search for an Associate General Counsel for one of our Privately Held Holding Company whose HQ is in Southeastern Ohio. The description below is from our client. Carefully review their description and if you are interested in becoming a candidate, send me a copy of your resume as a word.doc (Not a pdf) and when I have your resume, I will tell you "who" my client is.

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Presented by North American Recruiting and Consulting
Position Title: Associate General Counsel
(Supporting Legal and Business Excellence)
Location: Client's Location is SE Ohio
Job Code: CRT01249


Client Overview:

Our client has been focusing on the environment and sustainability for over 40 years and those principles are the foundation of our client's livelihood and business. They have provided products and systems that tackle some of the toughest infrastructure, maintenance, and clean-up challenges in the world. Our Client's Holding Company has several OEM's with an international reach, national real estate company, several retail organizations and this role will have some responsibilities with each of these and especially with the Real Estate division.

Position Summary:

Our Client is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join their in-house legal team. In this role, you will provide key legal support across their global operations, assist with compliance, manage risks, and contribute to the company's growth initiatives. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on their business operations and collaborate with teams across their organization.



Key Responsibilities:

Provide global legal support for Our Client' Holding Company, including both US and European operations.
Manage litigation, claims, and dispute resolution related to commercial relationships, employment matters, and contract disputes.
Offer legal advice for commercial and residential leasing, real estate acquisitions, and property development.
Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial transactions and contracts, focusing on business operations and growth initiatives.
Assist with M&A and joint venture transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating related documents and agreements.
Develop and Implement company policies, procedures, and contract templates, while offering training for these materials.
Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements for domestic and international legal entities.
Lead contract lifecycle management and collaborate closely with business and functional teams to drive profitability and growth.
Communicate risks and mitigation strategies to key stakeholders across the organization.
Manage outside counsel to ensure quality and value in legal services.

Ideal Candidates Will Demonstrate:

JD from an accredited law school and qualification to practice law in Ohio, or eligibility for admission.
2-4 years of experience, with a preference for corporate in-house experience.
Expertise in real estate leasing, property development, litigation, and contract management.
Ability to develop strategic partnerships with leaders at all levels.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Ability to resolve complex legal issues in a business-friendly and cost-effective manner.
Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with timely execution.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire confidence across all levels of the business.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to provide practical legal solutions.

Compensation:

Base Salary to be determined based on experience in the practice of law; Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with matching); Competitive Vacation/PTO

Contact Information:



Bob Turner, Ed. D. President

North American Recruiting and Consulting

bob.turner@narecruiting.net

www.narecruiting.net

903-561-6928

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