Senior Counsel, Director of Compliance

Robert Half • Edina, MN • 2h ago

Description

Our client s seeking an experienced attorney to step into a senior leadership role supporting both legal strategy and enterprise compliance initiatives within a growing manufacturing organization. This position combines sophisticated commercial legal work with oversight of key operational areas, including workplace safety, employee training, and sustainability programs.

Responsibilities:

Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of business agreements, including customer contracts, service arrangements, vendor and supply chain documents, transportation terms, technology agreements, financing records, leases, and employment-related documents.
Advise leaders across the organization on legal matters tied to commercial activity, workforce issues, logistics, privacy, cybersecurity, finance, and strategic business initiatives.
Act as a key partner to internal stakeholders by translating legal risk into practical recommendations that align with operational and commercial objectives.
Direct outside counsel engagements, monitor legal spend, and ensure external legal support is used effectively and efficiently.
Support the business in resolving contract conflicts, handling pre-dispute matters, and helping reduce exposure through proactive legal guidance.
Contribute to corporate governance activities, including support for leadership and board-related legal matters.
Oversee company compliance functions related to workplace safety, training, and sustainability, establishing priorities, goals, and budget direction for these areas.
Work with operational teams to implement regulatory requirements, strengthen incident reporting and corrective action processes, and maintain effective compliance programs across the enterprise.
Develop performance measures and reporting frameworks that give senior leadership clear visibility into compliance risk, program effectiveness, and sustainability progress.

Requirements
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and an active law license in good standing.
At least 7 years of relevant experience gained in a law firm, an in-house legal department, or a combination of both.
Demonstrated success negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts across multiple business functions.
Strong knowledge of corporate law, governance principles, compliance practices, and procurement-related legal issues.
Ability to provide clear, business-oriented legal counsel to non-legal stakeholders and senior leaders.
Excellent communication, judgment, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to handle competing priorities independently.
Experience with or strong interest in leading compliance, regulatory, safety, or other operational business functions.
Background in manufacturing, industrial, distribution, food, agriculture, or similarly regulated environments is preferred.

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

PTO

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