In-House Counsel

Central Power Systems & Services•Tracy, MO

1d•$165,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Central Power Systems & Services is seeking a commercially minded, transactional attorney to join its in-house legal team. This mid-level role is a great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys rolling up their sleeves on complex, high-volume contract work. You will serve as a trusted legal partner to our operations, sales, procurement, and real estate teams, supporting a broad range of commercial activity across our OEM business.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing
5 to 7 years of transactional legal experience, with meaningful exposure to commercial contracts in a manufacturing, OEM, automotive, or related industry setting
Demonstrated experience negotiating and drafting dealer, distributor, supply, and/or manufacturing agreements
Familiarity with real estate transactions, including commercial leases and purchase agreements
Strong business judgment and the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers
Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable managing multiple priorities under deadline pressure

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house experience at a manufacturer, OEM, or multi-site dealership group
Exposure to UCC Article 2 sales of goods issues and supply chain dispute resolution
Experience with franchise law or automotive dealer regulatory frameworks
Familiarity with environmental or OSHA compliance considerations in a manufacturing context

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements, including dealer agreements, OEM supply contracts, manufacturing and tolling agreements, and master service agreements
Serve as primary legal point of contact for the company's dealership and distribution network, advising on franchise-related matters and dealer contract compliance
Support procurement and sourcing teams on supplier agreements, vendor contracts, statements of work, and related documentation
Identify and negotiate favorable contract terms related to pricing, IP ownership, indemnification, liability caps, and termination rights
Maintain and improve standard contract templates and playbooks to increase efficiency and reduce legal risk
Advise on real estate transactions including facility leases, purchase and sale agreements, easements, and site control documentation in support of manufacturing operations and dealership locations
Coordinate with outside counsel and brokers on due diligence, title review, and closings as needed
Review and negotiate landlord/tenant agreements for corporate and field locations
Provide day-to-day legal support on supply chain issues including supplier disputes, force majeure claims, and contract performance matters
Partner with operations and engineering teams to address legal issues arising from manufacturing processes, quality agreements, and product specifications
Assist with OEM customer-facing agreements and support the sales team on contract negotiations with major accounts
Identify legal risks and present practical, business-friendly solutions to internal stakeholders
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the automotive manufacturing and dealership industry
Support the General Counsel on special projects, M&A diligence, and other matters as they arise