Senior Corporate Counsel (Corporate Law, Contracts & Governance)

Accelevation•Miamisburg, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future. As we continue to grow, we are investing in the legal, operational, and governance infrastructure needed to support sustained expansion. We are seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to help design, build, and scale our corporate legal function. As Senior Corporate Counsel (Corporate Law, Contracts & Governance), you will play a foundational role in shaping Accelevation’s corporate legal framework. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and business partners across the organization. You will build scalable legal policies, templates, and processes from the ground up while balancing legal risk with Accelevation’s growth objectives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Requirements

7+ years of experience—specifically practicing corporate law—at a law firm and/or in an in‑house legal environment.
Strong background overseeing corporate and commercial legal matters on an end‑to‑end basis
Significant experience drafting and negotiating contracts, particularly in construction, manufacturing, and supply chain contexts
Experience supporting or managing mergers and acquisitions
Practical experience with corporate governance and policy development
Proven ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
A juris doctorate (J.D.) degree and active license to practice law (in good standing).

Responsibilities

Advise and oversee a wide variety of corporate and commercial legal matters, including contracts, business practices, governance, and compliance.
Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, with particular emphasis on construction contracts, manufacturing agreements, and supply and vendor agreements
Develop, implement, and maintain corporate policies, contract templates, and legal processes—often from scratch—to support a scaling enterprise
Manage corporate governance matters, including entity management, compliance obligations, and board‑related support
Serve as the Legal Department point person for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic corporate transactions
Advise internal stakeholders across the business on commercial, operational, and strategic legal issues
Identify legal risks and provide pragmatic, business‑focused solutions aligned with company growth objectives
Assist in the development and refinement of the Company’s ESG initiatives
Support the General Counsel in building, scaling, and strengthening the legal function as the organization expands
Manage outside counsel as needed while maintaining an efficient, in‑house, business‑oriented legal approach