Senior Legal Counsel

Inframark • St. Louis, MO

2d • 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.

Benefits

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and includes short-term incentive eligibility.
• Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects globally.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment with leadership visibility.
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree