In-House Legal Counsel

Fieldpiece Instruments • Orange, CA

2d • $175,000 - $230,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Help shape the legal strategy behind a rapidly growing global company that combines products with technology. We’re hiring an In-House Counsel who wants to be more than a legal advisor—you’ll be a strategic partner to leadership, helping guide critical decisions, structure complex transactions, and build the legal foundation that supports Fieldpiece’s next stage of growth. Fieldpiece is a thriving team of innovators - committed to pushing boundaries and celebrating curiosity. We’ve been providing HVACR professionals with rugged, feature-rich tools like meters, manifolds, leak detectors, and more since 1990. Fieldpiece leads the industry in the way we think, work, collaborate, and remain laser-focused on creating products that empower HVACR professionals – today and tomorrow. If you thrive in an environment where challenges are embraced, ambiguity fuels innovation, and relationships are built on trust and transparency—this is your opportunity. This role sits at the center of our corporate development and strategic initiatives, working closely with executives across engineering, operations, and commercial teams. If you enjoy solving complex business problems, negotiating high-impact agreements, and helping innovative companies scale, this role offers a rare opportunity to influence the trajectory of a growing organization. This is a hybrid position located in either our Orange, CA (soon to be Tustin, CA) or Heber City, UT office. Up to 15% travel is required. Honored as a Best Place to Work in SoCal for three consecutive years (2023–2025), Fieldpiece offers more than a job—we offer a career journey. With our Hire-to-Retire philosophy, hybrid schedule, and supportive culture, you’ll have the space to flex your curious, innovative, and entrepreneurial muscles.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, ideally California or Utah
• 5–7 years of legal experience in corporate, commercial, or regulatory law
• Experience with complex transactions, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, NDAs, corporate initiatives, and strategic agreements
• Experience working with product companies / CPG (not just services)
• Strong communication, negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
• Ability to partner effectively with executives and cross-functional teams
• Experience managing outside counsel

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing international legal issues preferred – Europe, Australia

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal partner supporting mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives
• Structure, negotiate, and execute complex agreements including LOIs, purchase agreements, and partnership contracts ensuring compliance
• Coordinate and oversee legal due diligence across regulatory, IP, environmental, labor, and operational areas
• Advise on regulatory compliance, product safety, warranties, intellectual property, and product-liability matters
• Support leadership in evaluating and managing risks and opportunities during strategic transactions
• Help guide post-transaction integration from a legal and governance perspective
• Represent Fieldpiece in legal discussions with partners, regulators, and other external stakeholders
• Manage and coordinate with outside counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective representation
• Help develop internal legal processes, policies, and best practices as the company’s legal capabilities expand

Benefits

• Matching 401k up to 4% with immediate vesting.
• Excellent medical benefits including an HSA plan and monthly contributions.
• Supplemental Term Life, Employee Assistance Programs (EAD), Disability, and more.
• Hire to Retire philosophy that includes personal career development plans.
• Onsite music program with lessons from guitar, piano and voice coaches.

What This Job Offers

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