Associate General Counsel - Midwest Region

Heidelberg Materials • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Midwest regional leadership and corporate teams. Provide guidance on commercial transactions, employment law, regulatory compliance, and litigation matters impacting Midwest operations. Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including supply, distribution, real estate, and service contracts. Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and safety standards. Manage litigation and claims, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external counsel. Deliver compliance training and support implementation of corporate policies across regional teams. Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures relevant to the Midwest Region. Actively participate in regional business planning sessions, aligning legal strategies with operational goals. Drive key outcomes: proactive business partnership, risk mitigation, contract turnaround, stakeholder satisfaction, and operational alignment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admission to the bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, preferably in corporate or regional counsel roles.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills with a focus on problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and business acumen with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Midwest regional leadership and corporate teams.
• Provide guidance on commercial transactions, employment law, regulatory compliance, and litigation matters impacting Midwest operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including supply, distribution, real estate, and service contracts.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and safety standards.
• Manage litigation and claims, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Deliver compliance training and support implementation of corporate policies across regional teams.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures relevant to the Midwest Region.
• Actively participate in regional business planning sessions, aligning legal strategies with operational goals.
• Drive key outcomes: proactive business partnership, risk mitigation, contract turnaround, stakeholder satisfaction, and operational alignment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees