Senior Counsel I at Cintas Mason, OH

Cintas; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Cintas Corporation is seeking a Senior Counsel I – Government Contracts to provide day-to-day legal support with a focus on government contract review, negotiation, and compliance. You will serve as a trusted advisor to business partners and collaborate with sales leadership on public sector opportunities.

The role involves advising on federal, state, and local contracting matters, monitoring regulatory developments, and helping train sales teams on contract terms.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• Admitted to a state bar.
• 4+ years of full-time legal experience.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to travel extensively and on very-short notice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with federal, state, and local government entities.
• Partner with customers and sales teams for RFPs and public sector opportunities.
• Provide legal guidance to sales leadership on government contracting matters.
• Assist in training sales partners on government contract terms and requirements.
• Advise on contract compliance and support process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel ability

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Public sector exposure

MS Office proficiency

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition Number: 231544

Cintas is seeking a Senior Counsel I – Government Contracts to join its Legal and Compliance Department.

In this role, you will provide day-to-day legal support to the Company with a primary focus on government contract review, negotiation, and compliance. You will serve as a trusted legal advisor to business partners across the organization, partnering closely with sales leadership and customer-facing teams to support public sector business opportunities while helping to manage legal and compliance risk associated with federal, state, and local government contracting.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate new and renewed contracts with federal, state, and local government entities.
• Partner with customers and sales teams to support requests for proposals (RFPs) and other public sector opportunities.
• Provide legal guidance and support to sales leadership on government contracting matters.
• Assist in training sales partners on government contract terms, conditions, and requirements.
• Advise on contract compliance matters and support the implementation of process improvements, systems, and procedures.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting public sector contracting activities.

Skills/Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree
• Admitted to a state bar
• 4+ years’ full-time responsible, relevant legal experience
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel extensively and on very-short notice
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and intranet/internet

Benefits

Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.

Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Company Information

Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.

Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.

This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.

Job Category: HR/Legal Organization: CorporateEmployee Status: RegularSchedule: Full TimeShift: 1st Shift