Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer Job at Incendia Partners, Richmond, VA

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  • Incendia Partners
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

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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