General Counsel

Indiana Economic Development Corporation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness rewards

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work options

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Join a leading economic development organization as General Counsel, where you'll navigate complex legal challenges and support strategic initiatives. This executive role involves managing a legal team and ensuring compliance during significant organizational changes. With a focus on collaboration and strategic decision-making, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of Indiana's economy.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of legal experience, including 5 in a senior role.
• Experience with turnaround teams and diverse legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on legal implications of strategic initiatives.
• Draft and review contracts, ensuring compliance with laws.
• Build, manage, and mentor the legal team.

Skills

Decision-Making

Communication

Collaboration

Strategic Business Acumen

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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Indiana Economic Development Corporation provided pay range

This range is provided by Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$145,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

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About Indiana Economic Development Corporation:

Bring your biggest and boldest ideas to life as an employee of the IEDC. We are a fast-paced and forward-thinking team charged with pursuing economic development opportunities for current and future Hoosiers in our state and around the world. Our culture embodies the spirit of being bold and working collaboratively to create the economy of the future.

The IEDC is organized as a public private partnership led by the Secretary of Commerce and governed by a board chaired by the Governor of Indiana.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has been recognized as one of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplaces by Indianapolis Star.

Role Overview:

The General Counsel is a highly experienced legal executive with proven success navigating complex legal challenges during organizational turnarounds, helping to stabilize and restore financial and operational health.

The General Counsel will guide leadership and manage a legal team providing responsive legal counsel during significant organizational change. Responsibilities include advising on legal matters related to restructuring, risk management, compliance, legislation, ethics, employment, contracts, and other agreements.

Salary Statement:

The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $165,000 annually.

A Day in the Life:

General Responsibilities

• Advise leadership and stakeholders on legal implications of strategic initiatives.
• Draft, review, and memorialize contracts, MOUs, and other documents.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Handle personnel issues and respond to public records requests.
• Serve as Ethics and Privacy Officer.
• Oversee Open Door Law compliance and serve as Secretary to the Board of Directors.
• Build, manage, and mentor the legal team.

Immediate Duties

• Collaborate on and implement a turnaround plan.
• Provide legal guidance on organizational change, restructuring, debt, and contracts.
• Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks.
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Advise on financial restructuring and manage litigation.
• Manage stakeholder relations and negotiate contracts.
• Lead and develop the legal team, demonstrating strong business understanding.
• Communicate complex legal issues clearly and collaborate effectively.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) required.
• At least 15 years of legal experience, including 5 in a senior role, in government, corporate, or law firm settings.
• Experience with turnaround teams and diverse legal issues.
• Strong understanding of corporate structures and policymaking.
• Excellent decision-making, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strategic business acumen.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness rewards, flexible scheduling, and hybrid work options.
• Retirement plans, paid leave, and education reimbursement.
• Life insurance, employee assistance, and other employee benefits.
• Equal Opportunity Employer with accommodations available upon request.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Government Administration