Strategic General Counsel & Board Governance Lead

CTG; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG seeks a General Counsel to provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership and key stakeholders in the United States. You will serve as Corporate Secretary, guide governance, and advise on major transactions, risk, and compliance.

You will lead contract management, oversee outside counsel, and partner with Sales, Finance, HR, and operations to align legal strategy with business objectives. Excellent English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to a U.S. state bar and ability to maintain active licensure.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership and business stakeholders on legal, business, and operational matters.
• Serve as Corporate Secretary and attend Board of Directors and committee meetings.
• Develop and maintain corporate policies, procedures, and programs while advising on their legal implications.
• Advise on major business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, financing, and corporate structure.
• Lead contract management activities, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and approving customer agreements, vendor and subcontractor contracts/ RFPs/RFQs/proposals, and other legal documents.
• Evaluate contractual and commercial risks, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure agreements align with business objectives and minimize organizational exposure.
• Partner with Sales, Business Development, Finance, and operational teams on pricing strategies, proposals, project reviews, contract negotiations, and business initiatives.
• Advise Human Resources and leadership on employment and labor law, workplace policies, employee relations, investigations, accommodations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee corporate immigration programs and assist foreign nationals with immigration-related procedures.
• Draft subcontract documents incorporating applicable prime contract requirements while protecting the company's legal and operational interests.
• Manage the selection, retention, and performance of outside counsel and coordinate legal matters requiring external representation.
• Support regulatory compliance, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, and dispute resolution activities.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Corporate law

Commercial law

Employment law

Regulatory law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Communication

Cross-functional

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in the U.S.

Job description

CTG seeks a General Counsel to provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership and key stakeholders in the United States. You will serve as Corporate Secretary, guide governance, and advise on major transactions, risk, and compliance.

You will lead contract management, oversee outside counsel, and partner with Sales, Finance, HR, and operations to align legal strategy with business objectives. Excellent English communication is required.