Associate General Counsel

Associate General Counsel (PR/587143) Galena, Kansas Salary: USD175000 - USD250000 per annum A privately held U.S. manufacturing company is seeking an Associate General Counsel at its corporate headquarters in the Midwest. This role supports the business across a broad range of legal matters, including corporate transactions, commercial contracts, intellectual property, marketing and advertising, privacy, information technology, and litigation/claims management. The position reports to the General Counsel and acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, partnering closely with business teams to drive practical, solutions-oriented outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide proactive legal guidance and risk assessment across the organization, supporting day-to-day business operations and strategic initiatives Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and corporate agreements, including vendor, customer, and service arrangements Advise on intellectual property matters, branding, marketing/advertising compliance, and technology-related issues Counsel stakeholders on data privacy, information security, and regulatory considerations impacting business operations Support litigation management, claims handling, and dispute resolution, including coordination with outside counsel Develop, implement, and maintain company policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks to mitigate legal risk Partner cross-functionally with finance, HR, operations, and commercial teams to align legal strategy with business goals Leverage AI-enabled legal tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality of legal support Qualifications 5+ years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience Strong background in corporate and commercial law with exposure to IP, privacy, and regulatory matters Manufacturing or industrial industry experience preferred Excellent communication, judgment, and stakeholder management skills Juris Doctor; active U.S. bar license (or ability to obtain promptly) #J-18808-Ljbffr