Legal Director

Indelible; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management consulting firm is seeking a Legal Director to oversee its legal functions. The role involves providing legal guidance, managing external counsel, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Ideal candidates should have a J.D., at least 8 years of experience, and demonstrated skills in contract negotiation and project management.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of legal experience, including in-house counsel or law firm experience.
• Experience with contracts and labor/employment law required.
• Familiarity with state and federal procurement regulations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the firm's lead legal advisor and provide strategic counsel.
• Oversee drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts.
• Monitor legal compliance and develop internal policies.

Skills

Legal Advisory

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Interpersonal Communication

Contract Negotiation

Compliance Knowledge

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

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Indelible Solutions (Indelible) is a national management consulting firm that operates through client-site, in-office, and at times, remote operations, employing a multifaceted workforce that includes a combination of full-time employees and short-term contracted staff. We cultivate a culture of success that creates sustainable growth opportunities for our clients and their communities while fostering an empowering and dynamic environment within our organization.

Role overview:

We are seeking a strategic and solutions-oriented Legal Director to lead and manage the legal function at our management consulting firm. This role will serve as the primary legal advisor to the business, focusing on minimizing legal, financial, and operational risk. The Legal Director will oversee external legal counsel, manage contract review and negotiations, and provide guidance on labor, employment, and procurement-related legal matters. This position requires strong project management capabilities, excellent judgment, and the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to a wide range of internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is known for delivering high-quality work with quick turnaround times.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the firm’s lead legal advisor across all functions, providing strategic counsel to leadership and cross-functional teams to support business objectives and mitigate risk.
• Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of client, vendor, and partnership agreements with a focus on identifying legal exposure and minimizing business, financial, and operational risks.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Contract Management teams to develop and maintain standardized contract templates, playbooks, and contract lifecycle management practices that ensure consistency, monitor key obligations, and reduce exposure.
• Advise on labor and employment law matters, including regulatory compliance, workplace policy development, employee relations, and dispute resolution.
• Lead internal investigations and partner with stakeholders on sensitive employee matters; manage external employment-related issues such as complaints, audits, litigation, and settlement negotiations that present legal risk.
• Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations; assess implications for business operations and ensure internal policies and practices remain compliant and up to date.
• Coordinate with Compliance and Contract Management to support required state registrations and regulatory filings.
• Provide legal guidance on strategic initiatives and risk management approaches across departments.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel, including scoping, budgeting, oversight, and quality control of work product.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of internal legal risk and compliance training for staff and leadership.
• Support the firm’s governance and corporate compliance efforts by advising the board on bylaws, resolutions, board procedures according to the Florida Business Corporation Act, and corporate records; report on legal matters during board meetings and conduct legal research or follow-up assignments as requested.
• Collaborate with Operations and other departments to review, revise, and implement internal policies that align with evolving legal standards and organizational needs.
• Help assess and secure appropriate insurance coverage to meet contractual obligations and protect the firm from operational and legal risk.
• Report on legal matters, risk exposure, and key initiatives to executive leadership and direct supervisor.

What our ideal candidate looks like:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the United States; strong preference for candidates licensed in the state of Florida.
• Minimum 8 years of legal experience, including in-house counsel or law firm experience with a focus on contracts and labor/employment law.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and government procurement/contracts.
• Strong project management skills, including managing external counsel and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to translate legal concepts into clear, actionable business guidance through concise and well-crafted memos
• Excellent judgment, interpersonal communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with or within a professional services or consulting firm.
• Familiarity with state and federal procurement regulations, including FAR and state-specific compliance frameworks.
• Experience implementing contract lifecycle management systems or legal operations tools.
• Background in compliance, data privacy, or intellectual property is a plus.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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