Associate General Counsel - Staffing Industry - Midwest

MeeDerby; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Responsible Time Off (Unlimited PTO Program)

Competitive Health Benefits

Career Journey planning

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

A staffing solutions company in South Bend, Indiana is seeking an Associate General Counsel to manage legal operations. The role requires a strong legal background in employment law and contract negotiation, with responsibilities including advising executives and ensuring compliance with laws. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work culture that values teamwork and community involvement.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of legal experience.
• Active license to practice law and good standing with the state bar.
• Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.

Responsibilities

• Protect legal interests and maintain operations within the law.
• Provide hands-on counsel to executive staff.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for contracts.

Skills

Knowledge of employment law

Negotiation skills

Exceptional communication

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, mathematics, accounting or economics

Job description

Overview

Associate General Counsel - Staffing Industry - Midwest. Are you a sharp legal mind looking for an opportunity to make a direct impact? The Associate General Counsel who will play a key role in shaping the legal foundation of a dynamic, growth-oriented organization. This is your chance to blend legal expertise with business strategy, protect a thriving enterprise, and work with a collaborative team that values innovation, integrity, and forward-thinking leadership.

Compensation: $140k + Eligibility to 20% Variable Compensation

Responsibilities

• Protects legal interest and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law.
• Provides hands-on counsel to all levels of executive staff and manages the operations of the legal department.
• Oversees the preparation, examining, analyzing, negotiating, and revising contracts that involve the purchase or sale of goods or services such as equipment, materials, supplies, or products.
• Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations to top management, and assures legal compliance.
• Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments.
• Oversee the preparation and revision of contracts that involve the purchase or sale of goods and services, including leases and customer contracts.
• Oversee proposal planning and administration of contracts.
• Manages the employees within the Contract Administrator role.
• Negotiate terms and conditions.
• Prepare contract briefs and revisions summarizing contractual requirements and budgets.
• Track authorizations and correspondence.
• Prepare contract change notices, monitor contractor performance, including the reporting and status of contractor and owner deliverables.
• Maintain an audit file for each contract which will include original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, payment schedules.
• Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate employees regarding contract status, facilitate contractor meetings.
• Ensure that contractor is in compliance with legal requirements, owner specifications and government regulations.
• Track payments and deadlines while analyzing and mitigating risk.
• Provide contract summaries and ensure contract execution in accordance with company policy.

Qualifications

This is an experienced hire role, and you’ll need to bring 4-6 years of legal experience. Here’s what else we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, mathematics, accounting or economics
• Knowledge of employment law, labor regulations, and contract negotiation.
• Active license to practice law and good standing with the relevant state bar.
• Experience in a corporate legal department or a law firm with a focus on employment law, staffing, or general corporate practice.
• Experience within the staffing or workforce solutions industry is highly preferred.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business goals and act as a strategic advisor.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with sound judgment and a pragmatic approach.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

We take care of our team and provide great benefits:

• Responsible Time Off (Unlimited PTO Program)
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Journey planning and employee recognition
• Culture is important to us and there are numerous options to get involved and collaborate, including giving back to our local communities, staying fit, joining our cultural networks, and having fun and celebrating together!