In-House Associate Counsel — Construction & Contracts

Romanoff Group of Companies; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace award

Benefits package

ESOP

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Romanoff Group of Companies, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, seeks an Associate Counsel to provide practical legal guidance across multiple business divisions. This role partners with executive leadership, operations, HR, accounting, and risk management to navigate legal challenges and minimize risk.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, the Associate Counsel will handle contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and real estate matters while supporting ESOP and IP

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities are needed.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with teams across departments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction, subcontractor, and supplier agreements while mitigating risks.
• Provide practical legal guidance and risk management support to internal departments.
• Assist with claims, disputes, and regulatory compliance across multiple states.
• Support employment law matters with HR on investigations, terminations, and compliance.
• Review leases and real estate documents and assist ESOP, IP, and corporate matters.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

J.D. degree

Active law license

Tools

Contract management software

Construction management software

AIA documents

Job description

Romanoff Group of Companies, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, seeks an Associate Counsel to provide practical legal guidance across multiple business divisions. This role partners with executive leadership, operations, HR, accounting, and risk management to navigate legal challenges and minimize risk.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, the Associate Counsel will handle contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and real estate matters while supporting ESOP and IP