Corporate Counsel

GCG is currently seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our growing Corporate Legal team!

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small in-house legal team supporting a dynamic and growing organization. You'll play a key role in advising the business on commercial transactions and supporting a range of legal functions including contract management, regulatory compliance, lease management, and corporate governance. If you're a self-starter with a practical mindset and a passion for collaborative problem-solving, we want to hear from you.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement to facilitate in-person with collaboration with GCG's General Counsel. While in office, the incumbent to the role would work from our facility located at 675 Spirit Valley Central Dr Chesterfield, MO 63005.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts (supply/distribution agreements, MSAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, etc.)

• Provide pragmatic legal guidance on regulatory, compliance, and business strategy matters

• Support lease portfolio management and related contractual matters

• Interpret contracts and provide risk-based legal advice in a business context

• Develop and implement legal policies and contracting processes

• Handle corporate filings and registrations across jurisdictions

• Conduct legal research and monitor emerging regulatory developments

• Collaborate cross-functionally and assist the General Counsel on additional legal projects as needed

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in corporate or transactional law, ideally within a law firm or in-house team

• Experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred

• Proven contract drafting and negotiation skills

• Strong judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives

• Comfortable working independently and directly with business leaders

• Highly organized, responsive, and detail-oriented

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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  Competitive annual salary and eligibility for an annual bonus
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options (CDHP and PPO) to get you the coverage you need
• Robust Financial Security: Company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, plus options for supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
• Generous Time Off: PTO plan with paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid compassionate care leave to support personal well-being and family needs
• Wellness & Support Programs: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and telehealth access
• Extras That Matter: Dental and vision plans, FSAs/HSAs with company contributions, pet insurance, legal services, and ID theft protection for peace of mind
• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Compliance/Regulatory, Corporate