In-House Counsel

FAAC Group; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

FAAC Group is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support its North American operations. You will partner with business leaders to provide practical legal guidance across the U.S. and Canada, translating complex issues into actionable business solutions.

Responsibilities include negotiating commercial agreements, improving templates and workflows, and coordinating disputes, governance, and insurance matters. A strong emphasis on risk management and stakeholder communication is expected.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active state bar in good standing.
• 10–12 years of legal experience in commercial contracts and in-house roles.
• Experience in hardware and software environments; international US/Canada.
• Experience with corporate governance, board matters, and litigation coordination.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements across US/Canada.
• Develop templates, workflows, and best practices.
• Advise senior management on legal risks and business solutions.
• Oversee disputes, coordinate external counsel and insurance.
• Support corporate governance and board matters.
• Coordinate insurance coverage and risk management.

Skills

Commercial contracts

In-house counsel

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

Risk translation

Problem solving

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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
• 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