In House Counsel

HUB Parking Technology; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HUB Parking Technology in Columbus, Ohio, is looking for an experienced In-House Counsel to support its North American operations. The candidate will provide legal guidance, review and negotiate commercial agreements, and manage legal risks across multiple entities in the U.S. and Canada. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, state bar membership, and 10–12 years of relevant legal experience are required, with prior in-house experience preferred. The role offers a dynamic work environment and strategic partnership opportunities with business leaders.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of legal experience, including commercial contracts in industrial environments.
• Active member in good standing with a state bar.
• Prior in-house counsel experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks across all agreements.
• Manage disputes and litigation and coordinate with external counsel.

Skills

Commercial contracts expertise

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

Legal risk mitigation

Solutions-oriented mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support our North American operations within a dynamic, multi-national organization. This role will serve as a key legal and strategic partner to business leaders, providing practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance across multiple entities in the U.S. and Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
• Distribution and supply agreements
• Installation/turnkey and maintenance contracts
• Software licensing agreements
• Bid/performance bonds and other securities
• Tender documentation
• Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks across all agreements.
• Develop, standardize, and continuously improve contract templates, best practices, and approval workflows.
• Act as a strategic partner to commercial, operations, and management teams by translating legal risks into actionable business solutions.
• Provide legal support across multiple U.S. entities and one Canadian entity, ensuring alignment with local legal requirements.
• Manage disputes and litigation, including coordination with external counsel and insurance brokers.
• Select and manage external legal advisors to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.Support corporate governance activities, including:
• Board matters: drafting resolutions, statutory filings, acting as Corporate Secretary when required.
• Oversee and coordinate insurance coverage, identifying risk exposures and ensuring appropriate protection.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to increase awareness of legal risk and contract management best practices.

Work Environment

• Standard workload: 45–50 hours per week.
• Flexibility required based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with a state bar.
• 10–12 years of legal experience, including:
• Commercial contracts in industrial and/or technology-driven environments (hardware + software preferred).
• International experience, particularly in the U.S. and Canada.
• Prior in-house counsel experience strongly preferred.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, actionable advice.
• Pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Company Description

HUB is a parking technology company constantly innovating to develop state-of-the-art systems that make parking efficient for users, as well as profitable and easy to manage for operators.