Corporate Counsel

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt Company Description: At AtmosAir Solutions, we help air make an impact. For nearly 20 years, we’ve been a trusted name in healthier indoor air, with our solutions at work in major sports stadiums and concert venues, hotels and cruise lines, hospitals and universities, office buildings and town halls. Our smart, connected systems continuously measure and improve the air people breathe, keeping every space feeling fresh, safe, and comfortable. Position Overview: We are seeking an autonomous, operations-minded Corporate Counsel to serve as our sole internal legal resource. Replacing a departing Chief Legal Officer, this role has been strategically redesigned to focus on day-to-day legal execution, risk mitigation, and commercial enablement. The ideal candidate is a legal generalist who thrives in a nimble, 60-employee environment and can confidently protect the company’s interests without the need for constant external oversight. You will partner directly with the CEO, executive leadership, department heads and Human Resources to safeguard our operations and support our revenue growth. This role offers a direct track to the General Counsel position for a high-performing professional who demonstrates strong leadership and strategic vision. Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas: Commercial Contract Drafting & Review Template Ownership: Own, update, and streamline the company’s library of standard agreements (e.g., Master Service Agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, employment agreements, customer/reseller agreements). Transactional Negotiation: Review, redline, and negotiate complex commercial contracts directly with client and vendor legal teams to accelerate sales cycles while protecting core business terms. Employment Law & HR Partnership Strategic Advisory: Serve as the primary legal partner to Human Resources, providing counsel on employee relations, leaves of absence, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Policy & Compliance: Review and update the Employee Handbook annually; draft offer letters, separation agreements, and other HR employment documents. Wage & Hour Oversight PEO Administration: In concert with the CFO and Human Resources, act as a liaison with the company’s professional employer organization, TriNet. Regulatory Compliance & Corporate Governance Compliance Frameworks: Track, interpret, and implement operational compliance frameworks relevant to our industry (e.g., EPA, data privacy, state licensing, etc.). Corporate Housekeeping: Maintain all corporate records, state entities filings, annual reports, and operating agreements without relying on outside corporate counsel. Board Support: Coordinate with the CEO to prepare basic board resolutions, meeting minutes, and corporate governance documentation. Pre-Litigation Resolution: Evaluate and manage early-stage business disputes, demand letters, and collections matters to resolve them favorably before formal litigation is triggered. Outside Counsel Triage: Serve as the central point of contact for external law firms when specialized litigation is required. Define scope, manage legal budgets, and drive strategy to contain costs. Insurance Coordination: Oversee the submission and management of claims under the company’s corporate insurance policies (D&O, E&O, Cyber, General Liability). Miscellaneous In-House Areas (Low External Reliance) IP Maintenance: Manage the registration and maintenance of the company's trademark and patent portfolios. Vendor & Real Estate Management: Review facility leases, equipment agreements, and software vendor licenses. Legal Operations: Manage internal legal tools, organized contract repositories and document archives (e.g. SharePoint); Microsoft Suite. Insurance: Become the company’s subject matter resource regarding all insurance coverages and requirements; liaise with company brokers as necessary. Required Qualifications: Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Bar Admission: Active member in good standing of the Connecticut Bar (or eligible for immediate In-House Counsel registration). Experience: 4-6 years of legal experience, ideally split between a reputable mid-to-large law firm and an in-house corporate legal department. Capability: Demonstrated success as a "department of one" or a highly autonomous lead attorney in a fast-paced environment. Adaptability: Ability to assume responsibility for non-traditional legal or other areas. Skills: Superior contract drafting skills, a pragmatic approach to risk, the ability to explain complex legal concepts simply to non-lawyers. Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000 (DOE and qualifications) We offer a competitive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and sick time off Basic life and AD&D insurance We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr