Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer

  • Category
    Legal
  • Location
    Richmond, Virginia
  • Type
    Direct hire
A globally respected manufacturing company is seeking a Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer to lead and elevate their legal and compliance strategy across their North American operations. This is a high-impact role for an experienced legal professional with strong business acumen and a passion for operational excellence. 

Key Responsibilities:
Legal Counsel (U.S. Focused)
•    Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts (sales, purchase, service, master agreements)
•    Advise on M&A, real estate, environmental, and litigation matters
•    Oversee corporate governance, licenses, and entity compliance
•    Monitor legal and regulatory developments; manage outside counsel
Compliance
•    Coordinate compliance audits, investigations, and training programs
•    Analyze business partner risk and monitor compliance performance
•    Lead directive implementation and continuous improvement tracking
Strategy
•    Management of contracts, policies, and compliance programs
•    Lead legal aspects of entity restructuring and corporate simplification
•    Support cross-functional teams in HR, Finance, Procurement, and Marketing
•    Oversee risk management, litigation reporting, and recordkeeping compliance
•    Advise on real estate strategy, leases, liability, and local tax incentives

Key Qualifications:
•    Juris Doctor (JD) + active U.S. state bar admission
•    5+ years of legal experience (law firm and/or in-house)
•    Strong leadership skills and global perspective
•    Experience in manufacturing or industrial sector preferred

Apply today or contact Chelsea VandeMark with Incendia Partners (cvandemark at incendia.com) to be considered.

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Chelsea VandeMark
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