Senior Legal Counsel

Inframark•St. Louis, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Inframark is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its global legal and business operations. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and business teams, providing practical, commercially focused legal guidance across a broad range of matters, including contracting, disputes, compliance, claims, and risk management. The ideal candidate is a strategic, business-minded attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable balancing legal risk with operational needs. This role will lead a small contracts team and play a key role in shaping contracting processes and risk management strategy.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Missouri preferred but not required).
Minimum of 7-12+ years of legal experience (mix of law firm and in-house experience preferred).
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Business Acumen: Ability to deliver practical, solution-oriented legal advice aligned with business objectives.
Negotiation Expertise: Skilled in balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes.
Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret complex legal and factual scenarios.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
Leadership: Experience managing team members and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
Adaptability: Comfortable managing competing priorities in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
Technology: Demonstrated experience leveraging technology to deliver efficient processes and solutions at scale.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction, utility / infrastructure services, environmental services, or engineering-related industries
Familiarity with municipal contracts and public sector procurement
Prior experience managing litigation and outside counsel.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including customer contracts, subcontracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, leases, and licensing arrangements.
Analyze and respond to client terms and conditions; provide clear, business-oriented guidance to sales and operational teams.
Support negotiation of complex commercial agreements and long-term infrastructure projects.
Serve as a legal advisor to senior leadership on contract, dispute, compliance, and operational issues.
Provide practical guidance on risk allocation, liability exposure, and regulatory obligations.
Partner cross-functionally with operations, finance, and commercial teams.
Manage insured and uninsured claims, including coordination with insurers and outside counsel.
Evaluate claims and disputes (e.g., litigation, liens, bond claims, collections) and recommend strategy.
Oversee outside counsel, including performance and budget management.
Assist with collections and aged receivables in collaboration with finance.
Advise on regulatory compliance, including environmental and government requirements.
Assist in developing and implementing corporate policies and procedures.
Deliver internal training on legal and compliance topics.
Partner on enterprise-wide initiatives and special projects.