On-Site Strategic Corporate Counsel - Global Manufacturing

Hydro-Gear; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro-Gear in Franklin, TN seeks a Corporate Counsel to partner with the leadership team and guide strategic decisions. The role covers commercial contracts, risk management, regulatory matters, product liability, and dispute resolution while collaborating with leaders across the organization.

You will manage outside counsel on litigation, support IP matters, and help align legal strategy with business objectives in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of law firm or in-house experience, preferably with a manufacturing company.
• Current bar registration.
• Fluent in English with excellent written communication.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Provide risk assessments and regulatory guidance to leadership.
• Support product liability, recalls, and quality issues.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation and discovery.
• Assist with IP matters including joint development agreements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Effective communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Hydro-Gear in Franklin, TN seeks a Corporate Counsel to partner with the leadership team and guide strategic decisions. The role covers commercial contracts, risk management, regulatory matters, product liability, and dispute resolution while collaborating with leaders across the organization.

You will manage outside counsel on litigation, support IP matters, and help align legal strategy with business objectives in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment.