Senior Corporate Counsel - Strategic Deals & Governance

Rehlko Company; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 184,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rehlko in the United States seeks a Corporate Counsel to serve as a strategic legal partner to senior leadership. The role guides complex corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and high‑impact transactions to support growth and operational excellence.

You will draft and negotiate diverse agreements, advise on governance and risk, coordinate with the global legal team, and partner with HR and compliance on related matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA‑accredited law school with strong academic record.
• Active law license and good standing in at least one US state.
• 7+ years in corporate governance, transactions, regulatory compliance, and dispute management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic legal point of contact for leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead negotiation, drafting, and review of complex commercial agreements including customer/supplier, distribution, IT, NDAs, and leases.
• Ensure agreements align with governance, risk, and policy requirements.
• Collaborate with global legal team and mentor junior counsel/contract professionals.
• Support corporate governance activities and maintain corporate records and filings.

Skills

Strategic counsel

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission (US)

Tools

Outside counsel management

Job description

Rehlko in the United States seeks a Corporate Counsel to serve as a strategic legal partner to senior leadership. The role guides complex corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and high‑impact transactions to support growth and operational excellence.

You will draft and negotiate diverse agreements, advise on governance and risk, coordinate with the global legal team, and partner with HR and compliance on related matters.