Part-Time Corporate Counsel: Flexible Hours & Impact

Corporate One; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks/year

11 holidays

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Pet insurance

Flexible dress code

Job summary

Corporate One is seeking a Corporate Counsel (Part-Time) to advise leadership on contracts, employment and regulatory matters. The role emphasizes practical, business-focused legal counsel across governance and compliance while maintaining a flexible 20–25 hour schedule.

You will review and negotiate contracts, support HR and business units, and monitor regulatory developments to mitigate risk. Prior in-house or financial services experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state; Ohio licensure preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate law, contracts, employment, regulatory compliance, or related fields.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Excellent legal research, analysis, and communication with leaders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents (vendor, technology, consulting, confidentiality, business agreements).
• Identify legal and contractual risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Conduct legal research on employment law, contract law, governance, regulatory requirements, and related matters.
• Provide guidance to management, HR, and business units on legal and compliance matters.
• Assist with governance documents, policies, and communications to support compliance.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise leadership on impacts.
• Coordinate responses to subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and disputes with external counsel.
• Support governance, risk management, and strategic projects with legal analysis.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Communication with non-legal audiences

Judgment and discretion

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission (state)

Tools

Westlaw/Lexis

Job description

Corporate One is seeking a Corporate Counsel (Part-Time) to advise leadership on contracts, employment and regulatory matters. The role emphasizes practical, business-focused legal counsel across governance and compliance while maintaining a flexible 20–25 hour schedule.

You will review and negotiate contracts, support HR and business units, and monitor regulatory developments to mitigate risk. Prior in-house or financial services experience is a plus.