Associate General Counsel

Job Title:

Associate General Counsel

Location:

Hybrid – Minneapolis

Salary:

$180K–$250K

Skills:

Contract Negotiation, Compliance, Risk Management, Real Estate, Financing

About the Company / Opportunity:

We are a growing industrial materials company with a commitment to sustainability. This role offers an opportunity to play a strategic part in driving legal excellence amid rapid growth and innovation. The role will support legal initiatives across construction, financing, and commercial transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel on operations, regulatory matters, and corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements related to finance, procurement, and project development.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Advise senior leadership on risk mitigation, corporate governance, and strategic legal planning.
• Manage legal aspects of permitting and operational expansion.
• Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory agencies on complex legal issues.
• Conduct legal research and anticipate industry trends impacting company operations.

Must-Have Skills:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership.
• Experience in the energy, natural resources, or industrial materials industry.
• 5\+ years of experience in contract negotiation and transactional law.
• Strong track record supporting corporate governance.
• Ability to manage multiple complex legal projects concurrently.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with sustainable development.
• Prior experience in an early-stage, fast-growing company.