Senior Corporate Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a growing multi-state organization operating in a highly regulated consumer services industry, is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to serve as the company's lead legal advisor. This attorney will work closely with the C-suite and business leadership team, providing strategic and practical legal guidance across commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, employment matters, litigation management, and corporate growth initiatives.

This is a fully in-office position based in Minneapolis with occasional travel required.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership on operational, strategic, and risk-related matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, technology, service, and customer-facing contracts.
• Lead legal support for acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence and management of outside counsel.
• Oversee litigation, claims, and employment-related matters, including strategy, risk assessment, and resolution recommendations.
• Advise on a broad range of employment issues, including workforce planning, investigations, employee relations, and compliance matters.
• Partner with international stakeholders and outside advisors on cross-border legal issues as needed.
• Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance requirements across multiple states.
• Support business growth initiatives, new market expansion efforts, and the rollout of new products and services.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active MN license and good standing.
• Minimum of 6 years of transferable experience gained in a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both, with 8+ years preferred.
• Strong background or exposure to commercial contracting, corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, employment law, and litigation management.
• Demonstrated ability to provide business-focused legal advice and effectively partner with senior leadership.
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse legal workload independently.

Preferred Experience:

• In-house experience within a regulated, consumer-facing industry.
• Multi-state regulatory, licensing, and compliance experience.
• Background supporting residential real estate, property management, financial services, franchising, insurance-related products, or similar industries.
• Previous experience supporting a U.S. subsidiary of an international parent company is a plus.

Benefits:

• Base Salary + Bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Paid Holidays