Associate General Counsel - Midwest Region

Description

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Midwest regional leadership and corporate teams.
• Provide guidance on commercial transactions, employment law, regulatory compliance, and litigation matters impacting Midwest operations.
• Actively participate in regional business planning sessions, aligning legal strategies with operational goals.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and safety standards.
• Manage litigation and claims, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Deliver compliance training and support implementation of corporate policies across regional teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including supply, distribution, real estate, and service contracts.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures relevant to the Midwest Region.

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and business acumen with a collaborative mindset.
• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, preferably in corporate or regional counsel roles.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admission to the bar in good standing.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills with a focus on problem-solving.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
• Competitive base salary
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance