Senior Counsel
Summary
Mid-level in-house attorney drafts, negotiates, and manages commercial contracts for a manufacturing and OEM business, advising operations, sales, and procurement teams on dealership, supply, and real estate agreements.
Job Title: ;Senior Counsel
Department: Legal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: General Counsel
Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots dating back to 1954. Our mission—forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support—guides everything we do.
Position Overview
We are seeking a commercially minded, transactional attorney to join our in-house legal team. This mid-level role is a great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys rolling up their sleeves on complex, high-volume contract work. You will serve as a trusted legal partner to our operations, sales, procurement, and real estate teams, supporting a broad range of commercial activity across our OEM business.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Contracts
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements, including dealer agreements, OEM supply contracts, manufacturing and tolling agreements, and master service agreements
- Serve as primary legal point of contact for the company's dealership and distribution network, advising on franchise-related matters and dealer contract compliance
- Support procurement and sourcing teams on supplier agreements, vendor contracts, statements of work, and related documentation
- Identify and negotiate favorable contract terms related to pricing, IP ownership, indemnification, liability caps, and termination rights
- Maintain and improve standard contract templates and playbooks to increase efficiency and reduce legal risk
Real Estate
- Advise on real estate transactions including facility leases, purchase and sale agreements, easements, and site control documentation in support of manufacturing operations and dealership locations
- Coordinate with outside counsel and brokers on due diligence, title review, and closings as needed
- Review and negotiate landlord/tenant agreements for corporate and field locations
Supply Chain & Manufacturing Support
- Provide day-to-day legal support on supply chain issues including supplier disputes, force majeure claims, and contract performance matters
- Partner with operations and engineering teams to address legal issues arising from manufacturing processes, quality agreements, and product specifications
- Assist with OEM customer-facing agreements and support the sales team on contract negotiations with major accounts
General Legal Support
- Identify legal risks and present practical, business-friendly solutions to internal stakeholders
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the automotive manufacturing and dealership industry
- Support the General Counsel on special projects, M&A diligence, and other matters as they arise
Great Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Collaborative, low-bureaucracy legal team with real visibility to senior leadership