InHouse Counsel

FAAC Technologies; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FAAC Technologies is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support its North American operations in Columbus, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have 10-12 years of legal experience, particularly in commercial contracts within technology-driven environments. Responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating agreements, managing disputes, and providing strategic legal guidance. This position requires strong business acumen and effective stakeholder management skills, with a standard workload of 45-50 hours per week and flexibility based on business needs.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of legal experience in commercial contracts.
• Experience in industrial and technology-driven environments.
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks across all agreements.
• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders for legal issues.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Legal guidance

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Active member in good standing with a state bar

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