Chief Legal & Growth Strategy Counsel

Counselwell Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Counselwell Inc. seeks a General Counsel to serve as chief legal officer and strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board. You will oversee all legal, regulatory, compliance, and risk management functions while enabling business growth and operational performance.

Provides business-focused guidance across governance, M&A, contracts, employment, and enterprise risk. This role requires strong business judgment, executive presence, and the ability to translate complex legal issues

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of progressive legal experience.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and boards of directors.
• Strong background in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership
• Corporate Governance & Board Support
• Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Transactions
• Commercial Contracts & Operational Legal Support
• Compliance, Risk Management & Regulatory Affairs
• Employment & Labor Law
• Legal Department Leadership & External Counsel Management
• Credit & Collections Legal Support

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Board liaison

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

Counselwell Inc. seeks a General Counsel to serve as chief legal officer and strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board. You will oversee all legal, regulatory, compliance, and risk management functions while enabling business growth and operational performance.

Provides business-focused guidance across governance, M&A, contracts, employment, and enterprise risk. This role requires strong business judgment, executive presence, and the ability to translate complex legal issues