Job Description

General Counsel / In-House Counsel Attorney (On-Site - Southern IN)

Latitude is seeking a General Counsel / In-House Counsel attorney for a high-impact leadership opportunity with a privately held company in a dynamic and essential industry. This role is ideal for a business-minded lawyer who is excited to step into a succession-track position, work closely with executive leadership, and ultimately lead and build a legal department.

Basic Requirements for the General Counsel / In-House Counsel Attorney:

• 8+ years of experience practicing as an attorney (combination of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred)
• Broad-based experience across contracts, employment law, governance, compliance, and general corporate matters
• Experience advising senior leadership and business stakeholders on risk and strategy
• Strong familiarity with corporate governance (experience with family-owned or closely held companies is a plus)
• Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets
• Ability to operate independently in a lean legal environment and provide practical, business-oriented advice
• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (or eligible for in-house registration)
• Outstanding professional references

Position Details of the General Counsel / In-House Counsel Attorney:

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  Type of role: Direct Hire (Permanent In-House)
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: On-Site, with potential for some WFH flexibility (e.g., one day) for the right candidate
• Geography: Southern Indiana region (commutable from Indianapolis, Louisville, or Cincinnati)

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor and counsel to the CEO and executive leadership team
• Oversee a wide range of legal matters, including commercial contracts, employment law, compliance, governance, environmental, and regulatory issues
• Lead and evolve governance frameworks, particularly in connection with a multi-generational business transition
• Manage and strategically deploy outside counsel across specialized areas
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide proactive, solutions-oriented legal guidance aligned with business objectives
• Play a key role in shaping and building the company’s legal function over time

What Makes This Opportunity Compelling:

• Clear succession path to General Counsel leadership
• Opportunity to build and lead a legal department
• High visibility and direct collaboration with executive leadership and ownership
• Broad, strategic role offering exposure across multiple areas of law
• Collegial, team-oriented environment with a strong preference for in-person collaboration
• Meaningful long-term career growth within a stable organization

Compensation:

Pay: The annualized compensation for this position is expected to range from $160,000 to $210,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions across a wide range of practice areas.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.

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A: Yes — applying to each relevant role helps us better understand your interest.

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Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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