Lead Counsel

American Structurepoint•Indianapolis, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Join American Structurepoint and become part of a team that goes the extra mile for our clients and communities. We live by our values - respect, staff development, results and family. Our team is encouraged to explore new ideas and turn our clients' dreams into reality. With exceptional benefits, training, and mentorship, we pave the way for a rewarding career. Ready for more than just a job? Explore opportunities with us and help improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. The Lead Counsel serves as the firm’s senior legal advisor and is responsible for directing, managing, and coordinating legal affairs across the organization. This position oversees corporate legal matters, claims, contract review and administration, compliance, risk management, outside counsel relationships, and legal support for business operations. They will partner closely with executive leadership, operations, human resources, finance, and project teams to provide practical legal guidance that supports the firm’s strategic objectives while protecting the organization from legal and commercial risk.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in good standing
Ability to practice law in Indiana
Significant experience handling corporate legal matters, contracts, claims, employment issues, compliance, risk management, and outside counsel coordination
Experience advising executive leadership and translating legal analysis into practical business guidance
Strong contract drafting, negotiation, issue-spotting, problem-solving, and communication skills
Demonstrated leadership ability, including oversight of legal or contracts personnel and development of team capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work constructively with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work in the company’s headquarters office in Indianapolis

Responsibilities

Lead the contracts function, including review, negotiation, approval processes, contract templates, risk allocation, and coordination with project managers and business leaders.
Serve as the firm’s lead legal advisor on corporate governance, contracts, claims, compliance, employment, risk management, insurance, leases, licensing, and other legal matters.
Assist in coordinating the firm’s claims process with the CFO, including internal coordination, negotiation strategy, documentation, resolution efforts, and management of outside counsel or consultants as needed.
Advise executive leadership and internal stakeholders on legal risks, contractual obligations, dispute avoidance, and business decisions requiring legal judgment.
Manage outside counsel relationships, including scope, budget, performance, strategy, and alignment with firm objectives.
Develop, maintain, and improve legal policies, procedures, templates, and training to support consistent legal and contracting practices across the firm.
Support human resources on employment-related matters, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, and compliance issues.
Provide legal support for corporate transactions, leases, insurance matters, state licensure, regulatory compliance, and other corporate requirements.
Promote a proactive risk management culture by identifying emerging legal issues, recommending solutions, and helping teams resolve project or business roadblocks.
Other duties as assigned
Provide leadership, direction, and development for legal and contracts personnel, including workload management, professional development, training, and performance feedback.
Coordinate legal and contract workflow with executive leadership, managers, project teams, and other internal departments to ensure timely and practical support.
Identify staffing needs, support recruiting and interviewing efforts, and help build a capable legal and contracts team aligned with the firm’s needs.
Mentor staff, strengthen technical capabilities, and encourage professional growth within the team and across the organization.
Maintain a collaborative, responsive, and service-oriented legal function that supports business objectives while upholding sound legal standards.