Corporate Counsel

Overview

Roeslein & Associates is a global leader in engineering, manufacturing, and construction services, specializing in modular, pre-fabricated solutions for the energy, beverage, and industrial sectors. With a focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability, Roeslein delivers turnkey project execution from concept to commissioning. Our team is driven by a commitment to quality and client success, operating across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.  

Why Join Roeslein?

At Roeslein, you’re not just taking a job – you’re becoming an employee owner.  As part of an employee-owned organization, you share the success you help create while building a long-term career with a company that invests in its people.

A Values Driven, People-First Culture

We live by a simple but powerful ethos: Remain Humble. Stay Hungry. Be Happy. That means:

• Working hard and continuously improving
• Treating people with respect and integrity
• Prioritizing safety and quality in everything we do
• Enjoying the work we do – together

Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benefits

We offer a rewards package designed to support your whole life - at work and at home:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Education and tuition reimbursement
• Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance

Growth, Development & Career Paths

We believe careers should grow, not stall.  Whether you’re early in your career or bring years of experience, we support your development through:

• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Ongoing technical, safety, and leadership training
• Clear pathways for advancement across teams and disciplines
• Tuition and education reimbursement

POSITION SUMMARY:

Corporate Counsel will serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders throughout the organization. Working closely with the Associate General Counsel, this position will be responsible for negotiating, drafting, and advising complex commercial agreements supporting Roeslein’s engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), manufacturing, supply chain, and related business operations. The Corporate Counsel will provide strategic legal counsel on contract risk management, corporate governance, compliance initiatives, dispute avoidance, and cross-functional business activities while partnering with executive leadership, operations, project management, and finance teams to facilitate successful project execution and achieve the company's business objectives.

Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts & Transactions

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including construction, procurement, manufacturing, engineering, technology, vendor, customer, and professional services contracts.
• Advise business leaders on legal and commercial risks associated with transactions and business operations.
• Support domestic and international projects throughout the contract lifecycle.

Legal & Business Advisory

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel on commercial, operational, and corporate matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify risks and develop practical business solutions.
• Balance legal considerations with operational and strategic business objectives.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the company's operations.

Corporate Governance & Risk Management

• Support corporate governance activities, including entity management, board resolutions, and organizational documentation.
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments, and other corporate transactions.
• Support dispute avoidance, contract claims, and pre-litigation matters.
• Coordinate with outside counsel as needed.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Assist in the development, updating and maintenance of contract templates, policies, and legal procedures.
• Support compliance initiatives and risk management efforts across the organization.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and business practices.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and eligible to practice law in Missouri.
• Minimum of 2 years of corporate transactional experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience advising business stakeholders on legal and commercial matters.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting and risk management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must comply with Roeslein's core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintain sound relationships among and with employees.

Experience with one or more of the following is preferred, but not required: engineering, construction, or EPC contracts; manufacturing or industrial operations; procurement and supply chain transactions; renewable energy or infrastructure projects; corporate governance; mergers and acquisitions; real estate transactions; commercial finance; government contracts; and/or international commercial transactions.

What You'll Gain

This role offers substantially more than traditional contract review. You will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with executive leadership.
• Negotiate sophisticated commercial transactions.
• Participate in strategic business decisions.
• Gain experience across multiple legal disciplines on an international basis.
• Develop broad in-house business judgment.
• Build expertise in engineering, manufacturing, procurement, construction in the renewable energy, traditional energy, industrial manufacturing, digital infrastructure and packaging systems industries. 
• Enjoy significant responsibility and visibility early in your career.

Success Profile:

The successful candidate will be practical, business-focused, and solution-oriented, with strong judgment and decision-making skills. They will be collaborative, relationship-driven, and capable of working independently while effectively partnering across functions. The ideal candidate is adaptable, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Build a Career with Ownership and Purpose

If you are looking for meaningful work, strong values, and a company that genuinely invests in your future, Roeslein is a place you can grow - professionally and personally.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The job description does not necessarily contain all the actual or essential duties of this position. All job offers are contingent upon passing a drug screen and criminal background check.