In-House Legal Counsel

About the role

As In-House Legal Counsel, you’ll be the company’s legal compass—working side by side with senior leadership and business units to reduce risk, ensure compliance, and handle a broad range of legal matters. You’ll draft and negotiate critical contracts, manage regulatory issues, oversee disputes, and advise on everything from employment law to M&A.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice across the business—contracts, compliance, employment, IP, corporate governance, and more.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements to protect the company’s interests.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and ensure the company remains compliant.
• Develop and enforce internal legal policies and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support business units with practical, solutions-focused legal guidance.
• Oversee disputes, manage external counsel, and support litigation strategy when necessary.Play a key role in corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, and restructuring.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the North Carolina State Bar.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience—ideally a mix of in-house and firm-side, with exposure to corporate, regulatory and employment matters.
• A strategic thinker who can also execute at a high level.
• Strong communicator and clear writer—able to explain complex legal issues in plain language.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Bonus: Prior military service or familiarity with the defense/security sector.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off and flexible hybrid work model
• Mission-focused environment with a small, high-performing team
• Opportunity to shape legal strategy in a growing, global company