General Counsel

Location: Fort Wayne, IN (Hybrid: Primarily On-Site with 1–2 Flex Days/Week)

Travel: 5–10% to DFW or other partner locations as needed

Compensation: $220,000 – $273,000 base salary + executive-level bonus

Establish and Lead the Legal Function at a High-Growth, Private Company

We are seeking a strategic legal leader to serve as the company’s first in-house General Counsel. This is a highly visible role that will build and oversee the organization’s legal infrastructure from the ground up. The GC will act as a key advisor to the executive team, centralize external counsel relationships, and shape the company’s legal, risk, and compliance strategies.

This is an ideal opportunity for a corporate generalist with broad legal expertise, excellent judgment, and a collaborative approach to advising business leaders. You’ll join a respected, high-performing organization with deep local roots and a clear trajectory for continued growth.

Why Join Us?

• Build from Scratch: Establish and lead the company’s first in-house legal department
• Executive Visibility: High trust and regular access to the CEO, CFO, and company owners
• Strategic Influence: Set legal, risk, and compliance direction for a growing business
• Career Legacy Opportunity: Leave your mark on a successful, high-reputation Fort Wayne-based company
• Competitive Compensation: $220,000 – $273,000 base salary + executive-level bonus
• Profit Sharing: Participate in quarterly company profit sharing after 12 months of employment
• Medical / Vision / Dental: Comprehensive health plans effective on your first day
• 401(k): Company matches 50% of your contributions up to 6% of your salary
• Time-Off: Generous paid time off for vacations and holidays
• Local Golf Membership: Enjoy free membership to local golf course, including access to the course and driving range
• On-Site Gym & Training: Access an on-site gym and support from personal trainers

What You Bring

• JD and active license to practice law in Indiana
• 10+ years of legal experience with a strong corporate generalist background
• Experience in contracts, litigation, insurance, and risk management
• Prior leadership experience and ability to advise cross-functional teams

Preferred:

• Collaborative approach
• Ability to communicate legal strategy in plain language
• Trusted advisor with high integrity and accessibility

What You’ll Do

• Lead all corporate legal matters and advise the executive leadership team
• Build a centralized legal strategy and matter management system
• Review and manage contracts, litigation, claims, customer bankruptcies, and fraud cases
• Manage relationships with all external legal counsel
• Provide legal support across departments including sales, marketing, credit & collections, and field service
• Oversee insurance-related issues and manage risk and claims processes
• Supervise the Risk Coordinator (initially transitioned from Finance)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with ~20 Directors and VPs across the company

This is a rare opportunity to shape the legal future of a respected, growing business. If you’re ready to lead legal at the highest level, apply today.