Corporate Counsel / Senior In-House Counsel

Idyllic Enterprises, LLC • Cape Girardeau, MO

5d • $175,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Idyllic Enterprises is a growing, multi-faceted organization dedicated to excellence, innovation, and integrity. We are seeking a seasoned, strategic, and business-minded attorney to join our team as our new in-house counsel. This is a high-visibility role that will serve as a trusted legal partner to executive leadership while managing a broad range of corporate, litigation, and intellectual property matters.

We are looking for an attorney who can handle all corporate legal matters while possessing strong, hands-on litigation experience. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded legal professional with deep law firm experience in corporate law and litigation, and—ideally—a background as a prosecuting attorney that demonstrates exceptional courtroom and case-management ability.

This role offers a unique opportunity to build and shape the legal function of a dynamic enterprise, working on matters that directly impact the company’s growth and success.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
• Approximately 10 years of experience in a law firm handling corporate matters, including litigation.
• Strong and demonstrable litigation experience, including motions practice, discovery, negotiations, and trial preparation or trial experience.
• Solid knowledge of corporate law, contracts, compliance, and general business law.
• Excellent legal writing, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently while functioning as a collaborative team leader.
• Exceptional communication skills—able to translate complex legal concepts for business leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle high-stakes matters with composure.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of experience as a prosecuting attorney (e.g., Assistant District Attorney, Deputy District Attorney, or similar role), demonstrating strong courtroom advocacy, case strategy, and high-pressure legal decision-making.
• Registered patent attorney with the USPTO, or the ability to become registered, with experience managing intellectual property portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal advisor to executive leadership on corporate, commercial, and strategic matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, client contracts, NDAs, employment agreements, and partnership documents.
• Manage corporate governance, entity maintenance, board resolutions, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee all litigation and dispute resolution, including direct case handling, settlement strategy, trial preparation, and management of outside counsel.
• Provide strategic advice on risk management and mitigation across the organization.
• If applicable, manage intellectual property matters, including trademark and patent strategy, IP portfolio management, licensing, and enforcement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Develop and implement corporate legal policies, procedures, and training.
• Advise on employment, labor, and human resources–related legal matters.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $175,000 – $225,000 per year, commensurate with experience/abilities.
• Potentially eligible for performance-based bonus.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Meaningful work in a collaborative, supportive environment with significant autonomy and executive visibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior