Robert Half · 5 hours ago
General Counsel
Mount Airy, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expRobert Half is seeking a General Counsel to serve as the sole legal executive for a diversified family of companies. This role involves managing the full spectrum of legal affairs, providing strategic guidance to the CEO and CFO, and overseeing day-to-day legal operations while ensuring compliance with various regulations.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesRecruitingSecurity
Hiring Manager
Kiersten Campos
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate all commercial agreements, including but not limited to Master Service Agreements, carrier-broker agreements, vendor contracts, and equipment leases
Manage industry-specific licensing, permits, and regulatory filings
Standardize contract templates across the family of companies to streamline operations
Maintain all corporate records, minutes, and filings for multiple entities
Ensure compliance with the IRS, Department(s) of Revenue, and Secretary of State requirements
Advise the CEO/CFO on the legal implications of business pivots, providing a proactive rather than reactive legal framework
Oversee all state and federal regulatory compliance (DOT, FMCSA, USDA)
Oversee General Liability and Workers’ Compensation claims and policies from inception to resolution
Directly manage and audit outside counsel to ensure cost-effective litigation strategies
Analyze loss runs and accident data to advise the executive team on proactive risk-reduction strategies
Advise HR on complex employee relations issues, terminations, and compliance with labor laws
Manage independent contractor (owner-operator) classifications to mitigate misclassification risks
Handle all legal aspects of agricultural and commercial land holdings, including purchases, sales, and complex land leases
Navigate zoning, environmental easements, and property tax appeals
Lead legal due diligence for potential small-to-mid-market acquisitions or divestitures
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership a state Bar
10–15 years of broad corporate legal practice experience
Ability to work as a department of one or two people
Strong commercial awareness and business acumen to partner effectively with CFO/CEO
Preferred
Previous exposure to transportation (FMCSA/DOT) or agriculture (USDA/NC Department of Ag) is a significant plus
Benefits
Relocation package available!
Company
Robert Half
🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Keith Waddell
President and CEO
Paul Gentzkow
President and Chief Executive Officer, Talent Solutions
Recent News
EIN Presswire
2025-04-14
Company data provided by crunchbase