Associate In-House Counsel

Border States•Fargo, ND

36d•$118,000 - $168,386

About The Position

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Fargo, ND or Minnesota Application Deadline: January 15, 2026 Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active. Job Summary Supports the Legal Department in all aspects of its day-to-day business. Primarily responsible for the review of new and existing business contracts to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance based on company standards. Supports the goals of the Legal Department by conducting legal research or other legal work, as directed. Performs all work in compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, company policies, and business unit procedures.

Requirements

Requires a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school, with strong academic credentials.
Must be an attorney in good standing with an active license to practice law in the United States. If not licensed in North Dakota, must be eligible to register as an in-house attorney in North Dakota
Requires a minimum of 4 years of prior legal experience, with specific legal experience handling a variety of commercial contracts and legal knowledge of handling business processes and procedures with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and reading skills.
Working knowledge of business organizations and an understanding of the legal department’s strategic role required.
Advanced working knowledge of PC for Windows and Microsoft Office preferred (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work with other teams and oversee and direct other directors, managers, and senior managers across multiple departments and areas of the company.
Strong customer service skills in order to participate in cross-functional teams and actively engage both internal business owners and external customers and vendors.
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Well-organized and able to manage multiple projects under deadline pressure.
Ability to maintain a high level of initiative.

Nice To Haves

Previous in-house counsel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in providing legal guidance and legal strategy to the business.
Communicates contract requirements and expected best practices to both corporate and branch personnel.
Negotiates terms with internal and external parties to ensure compliance of contract terms to approved business standards.
Ensures contract terms and conditions are communicated to or shared with relevant parties and coordinates the enforcement of terms when required.
Supports the contracts process to review terms and conditions with vendors, customers, and service providers.
Manages the contract change control process.
Maintains accurate records of new contacts and renewals.
Reports on legal matters to executive leadership, as directed.
Coordinates with other departments and branch locations, as needed, to ensure insurance and bond contract requirements are identified and properly documented.
Modifies agreement templates, as needed or directed, to meet unique business needs.
Participates in Lean/Six Sigma and other quality programs associated with contracts.
Performs other legal duties and tasks, as assigned by manager or other designate.

Benefits

Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.