Associate General Counsel Job at Robert Half, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Robert Half
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

A highly respected industrial company based in Philadelphia is seeking an experienced in-house attorney to join its legal department as Assistant General Counsel. This is a rare opportunity to take on a broad and impactful role supporting a seasoned General Counsel in a fast-paced and growing environment. The company, now under new ownership by a major international conglomerate, is rapidly scaling its operations and investing heavily in infrastructure and personnel.

About the Role

The Associate General Counsel will handle a wide variety of legal matters, from reviewing contracts and advising on employment issues to managing outside counsel and supporting corporate governance. The ideal candidate will be a business-savvy legal generalist who enjoys working closely with senior leadership and rolling up their sleeves in a dynamic industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (sales, supply, consulting, procurement)

• Provide day-to-day legal advice to the General Counsel and business leaders

• Advise on compliance, labor & employment, and corporate governance matters

• Manage outside counsel and oversee ongoing litigation or claims

• Support internal policy development and risk management

• Participate in cross-border communications with foreign headquarters; flexible hours as needed

• Assist with government contracting matters and strategic initiatives

Ideal Candidate

• 5–7+ years of legal experience (law firm / in-house) with strong corporate focus

• Juris Doctor and active bar license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Comfortable working independently in a small legal team

• Excellent drafting, issue-spotting, and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with industrial/manufacturing environments is a plus

• Must be based in or willing to commute to the Philadelphia area

Highlights

• Key legal hire at an essential and growing organization

• Full access to senior leadership and meaningful work across departments

• Hands-on generalist role with long-term potential

• Stability and scale of a global parent company (Fortune 500 company)

• Flexible team culture, strong leadership, and high visibility within the company

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

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