Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer

A globally respected manufacturing company is seeking a Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer to lead and elevate their legal and compliance strategy across their North American operations. This is a high-impact role for an experienced legal professional with strong business acumen and a passion for operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Counsel (U.S. Focused)

• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts (sales, purchase, service, master agreements)
• Advise on M&A, real estate, environmental, and litigation matters
• Oversee corporate governance, licenses, and entity compliance
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments; manage outside counsel
  
  

Compliance

• Coordinate compliance audits, investigations, and training programs
• Analyze business partner risk and monitor compliance performance
• Lead directive implementation and continuous improvement tracking
  
  

Strategy

• Management of contracts, policies, and compliance programs
• Lead legal aspects of entity restructuring and corporate simplification
• Support cross-functional teams in HR, Finance, Procurement, and Marketing
• Oversee risk management, litigation reporting, and recordkeeping compliance
• Advise on real estate strategy, leases, liability, and local tax incentives
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) + active U.S. state bar admission
• 5+ years of legal experience (law firm and/or in-house)
• Strong leadership skills and global perspective
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial sector preferred
  
  

Apply today or contact Chelsea VandeMark with Incendia Partners (cvandemark at incendia.com) to be considered.

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