Corporate Counsel

Hydro-Gear; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro-Gear LLC in Franklin, TN, is seeking a Corporate Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor to its leadership team. This full-time, onsite role partners with business leaders to manage risk, guide strategic decisions, and support growth across commercial, operational, and compliance matters.

Qualified candidates hold a JD, 5+ years of law firm or in-house experience, and current bar registration. An undergraduate degree in a technical discipline is preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of law firm or in-house experience, preferably in the manufacturing sector.
• Current bar registration.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline is desired.
• Fluent in English with exceptional written communication skills.
• Note: Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate customer, supplier, service, consultant, lease, IT, confidentiality, and licensing agreements.
• Provide legal guidance and risk assessments to business leaders in the US, Europe, and China.
• Support product liability matters, quality issues, and potential recall activities.
• Manage insurance claims, record retention programs, and corporate legal processes.
• Partner with outside counsel on litigation, discovery, and compliance matters.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Bar admission

Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Corporate Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

Hydro-Gear

Rolling Basis (Official)

Franklin, TN, USA

Not Specified

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school; 5+ years law firm or in-house experience (preferably manufacturing); Current bar registration; Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline desired; Fluent in English. No visa sponsorship available.

In-House Legal Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Hydro-Gear, a global leader in precision drive solutions, is seeking a Corporate Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor to its leadership team. This full-time, onsite role in Franklin, TN, involves partnering with business leaders to manage risk, guide strategic decisions, and support growth across commercial, operational, and compliance matters.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of law firm or in-house experience, preferably in the manufacturing sector.
• Current bar registration.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline is desired.
• Fluent in English with exceptional written communication skills.
• Note: Candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Review, draft, and negotiate customer, supplier, service, consultant, lease, IT, confidentiality, and licensing agreements.
• Provide legal guidance and risk assessments to business leaders in the US, Europe, and China.
• Support product liability matters, quality issues, and potential recall activities.
• Manage insurance claims, record retention programs, and corporate legal processes.
• Partner with outside counsel on litigation, discovery, and compliance matters.

Compensation & Location

• Location: Franklin, TN (Onsite only; not remote or hybrid).
• Compensation: Not specified in the source.