General Counsel Corporate Secretary

Larson Network Services, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Network Services, LLC is seeking an experienced General Counsel Corporate Secretary to provide strategic legal guidance across financial services and related operations, partnering with executive leadership to manage risk and governance.

You will oversee corporate secretary responsibilities, advise on regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, and mergers, and coordinate with outside counsel to support growth.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Active license to practice law with good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 8–10 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with law firm and in-house mix.
• Experience advising financial services, wealth management, or regulated industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, contract, employment law and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal advisor to executive leadership on corporate, regulatory, contractual, employment, governance, litigation and business matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on vendor, employment, real estate, and acquisition documents.
• Oversee corporate governance, entity management, board support, minutes and records.
• Coordinate governance meetings, prepare agendas, materials, consents, and follow-up items.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and support M&A, restructurings, and post-closing governance.

Skills

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Entrepreneurial mindset

High ethical standards

Clear communicator

Judgment under pressure

Detail-oriented

Collaborative leadership

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Description

At Larson Network Services, LLC, we are seeking an experienced and business-minded General Counsel Corporate Secretary to provide strategic legal guidance, oversee legal risk management, support company secretary duties, and contribute to the organization’s continued growth across its financial services, wealth management, investment, real estate, and related business operations. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and key stakeholders, helping the firm navigate complex legal, regulatory, contractual, corporate governance, employment, entity management, board governance, and operational matters with sound judgment and practical solutions.

The General Counsel will be responsible for leading the company’s legal function, supporting corporate secretary responsibilities, and providing proactive counsel on matters affecting the organization, its affiliated entities, clients, employees, advisors, and business partners. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership and business unit leaders to identify risk, support informed decision-making, maintain strong governance practices, and ensure the company’s legal interests are protected.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to executive leadership and senior management on corporate, regulatory, contractual, employment, governance, litigation, and business matters.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance that supports strategic decision-making while appropriately managing risk.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of agreements, including vendor contracts, advisor agreements, employment-related agreements, confidentiality agreements, service agreements, real estate documents, letters of intent, acquisition documents, and other business contracts.
• Oversee corporate governance and corporate secretary matters, including entity management, board and committee support, ownership documentation, policies, resolutions, minutes, consents, and related records.
• Coordinate and support committee, ownership, and governance meetings, including preparing agendas, notices, materials, meeting minutes, written consents, resolutions, and follow-up action items.
• Maintain corporate records for the company and affiliated entities, including organizational documents, annual filings, officer and director records, ownership records, governance calendars, and entity compliance requirements.
• Assist with entity formation, qualification, dissolution, registered agent matters, annual reports, state filings, business licenses, and other corporate maintenance obligations.
• Partner with compliance leadership to support regulatory readiness and help ensure alignment with applicable securities, financial services, privacy, data protection, employment, and business regulations.
• Advise on employment law matters, including employee relations, policy development, restrictive covenants, investigations, separation agreements, and workplace compliance.
• Manage outside counsel relationships, including selecting, coordinating, and monitoring external legal resources to ensure cost-effective and timely support.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, business expansion, restructuring, and integration efforts by advising on legal due diligence, transaction documents, risk considerations, entity changes, approvals, and post-closing governance matters.
• Identify, evaluate, and communicate legal risks and recommended mitigation strategies to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance legal policies, templates, procedures, contract management processes, governance practices, and corporate recordkeeping systems.
• Advise on privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, intellectual property, marketing, communications, and client-facing materials as needed.
• Handle or oversee dispute resolution, claims, litigation, subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and other legal proceedings.
• Promote a culture of ethical decision-making, legal compliance, confidentiality, sound governance, and accountability throughout the organization

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.
• Active license to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar required.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house counsel experience.
• Experience advising businesses in financial services, wealth management, investment advisory, insurance, real estate, banking, securities, or another highly regulated industry strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, employment law, regulatory compliance, litigation management, and risk mitigation.
• Experience supporting executive leadership, business owners, or senior stakeholders with strategic legal advice.
• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and provide clear, practical recommendations.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, analytical, and issue-spotting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, confidential matters, and time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Attributes

• Executive presence and strong relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand organizational priorities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.
• Clear communicator who can influence, advise, and collaborate across departments.
• Excellent judgment under pressure and ability to make informed recommendations.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join Larson Financial Group?

At Larson Financial Group, you will have the opportunity to serve as a key strategic partner in a growing organization that values integrity, collaboration, entrepreneurial thinking, and exceptional service. As General Counsel, you will help shape the legal infrastructure that supports the firm’s continued growth while working closely with leaders across the organization to protect the company, support employees, and advance long-term business objectives.

Compensation and Benefits

Larson Financial Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, which may include base salary commensurate with experience, performance-based bonus opportunity, 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, voluntary supplemental benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, training and development opportunities, and company events and recognition programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Larson Financial Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.