Position SummaryThe Corporate Counsel serves as IWS's lead in-house legal resource and strategic advisor to the business. This role owns a broad scope of legal matters including commercial contracts, litigation management, corporate governance, M&A support, employment matters, and regulatory compliance.
You will partner closely with leadership and functional teams to provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance, while managing outside counsel across specialized areas. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on company operations and growth.
Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Contracts- Lead review, negotiation, and execution of customer, vendor, and supplier agreements
- Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows
- Improve contract lifecycle processes and drive efficiency
- Advise on complex or high-risk contractual matters
Litigation & Risk Management- Manage litigation strategy, outside counsel, and budgets
- Lead dispute resolution efforts including mediation and pre-litigation matters
- Oversee insurance claims and risk mitigation processes
Corporate Governance- Support board and committee materials and corporate records
- Manage entity structure, compliance, and documentation
- Ensure compliance with sponsor and lender requirements
Mergers & Acquisitions- Support diligence, contract review, and transaction execution
- Partner with outside counsel on deal structuring
- Lead post-merger integration from a legal perspective
Employment & Labor- Handle employment agreements, policies, and compliance
- Advise on employment-related matters and investigations
- Coordinate with external employment counsel as needed
Regulatory & Compliance- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including international standards
- Support privacy, data protection, and anti-corruption compliance
- Coordinate with international counsel on cross-border matters
Requirements
Required- JD with active bar membership in good standing
- 10+ years of legal experience with significant in-house exposure
- Strong experience in commercial contracts and negotiations
- Experience supporting M&A transactions and integration
- Proven ability to manage outside counsel and legal budgets
- Working knowledge of corporate governance and compliance
- Experience with employment law and multi-state compliance
- Familiarity with international regulations (e.g., GDPR, FCPA)
- Strong business judgment and ability to operate independently across a broad legal scope
Preferred- Experience in industrial services, construction, or manufacturing
- Familiarity with construction-related legal frameworks
- Experience with international operations or multi-jurisdictional environments
- Background in private equity-backed or high-growth organizations
Core Competencies- Business Acumen
- Problem Solving & Execution
- Commercial & Operational Alignment
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strong Communication Skills
- Detail Orientation
Join Our Team:Are you ready to make a splash? IWS is seeking talented individuals to join our high-energy team. We offer competitive compensation and endless opportunities for growth. Be part of something bigger than yourself.
IWS offers:- Competitive salary and benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD
- PTO and 8 company-paid holidays
- 401k with a 4% company match
- Incentive compensation
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Salary Description
$160k-210k
