A leading North America-based distribution and wholesale organization is seeking a highly motivated attorney to join its in-house legal team in a growth-oriented Corporate Counsel role. This position is part of an established legal department consisting of five experienced attorneys supporting operations throughout North America.
The Corporate Counsel will provide legal guidance across a broad range of business matters, with a primary emphasis on commercial transactions involving customers, vendors, and strategic business partners. The ideal candidate is a practical, business-minded attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong relationships across the organization, and balances legal risk with commercial objectives.
This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel and is based in the St. Louis area, with a hybrid schedule requiring 2-3 days per week in the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supply and distribution agreements, non-disclosure agreements, manufacturing agreements, technology vendor contracts, and other commercial transactions.
- Partner with business leaders and management to provide practical legal advice on commercial, operational, and strategic matters.
- Counsel internal clients on legal risks and opportunities while supporting business objectives.
- Help evaluate, implement, and optimize AI-enabled legal technologies and processes.
- Develop and maintain contract playbooks, templates, self-service resources, and other legal process improvements.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and leverage technology to improve legal department efficiency.
- Support the development of legal operations metrics, reporting, and KPI tracking.
- Manage outside counsel relationships and legal spend when appropriate.
- Create and deliver training related to contracting, risk management, and compliance topics.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business and provide timely guidance.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, preferably Missouri.
- 2-5 years of experience as a corporate or transactional attorney in-house or in private practice.
- Experience with commercial contracts and complex business transactions.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and critical-thinking abilities, including the capacity to assess legal risk in a business context.
- Proven ability to independently manage multiple matters and competing priorities.
- Experience working directly with business stakeholders.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted contract review tools or legal technology solutions is a plus.
- Prior experience supporting wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, or related industries is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $175,000 - $185,000
Benefits Include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Opportunity to work closely with senior business leaders and legal professionals
Company Overview
This employer is a large-scale North American distribution and wholesale organization serving diverse industries, including healthcare, food processing, safety, retail, cleaning and hygiene, and grocery markets. The company operates an extensive distribution network across the United States and Canada and has achieved significant growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. The organization offers the stability of an established market leader while providing opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and professional growth wit
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.