Lead Counsel

Overview Join American Structurepoint and become part of a team that goes the extra mile for our clients and communities. We live by our values - respect, staff development, results and family. Our team is encouraged to explore new ideas and turn our clients' dreams into reality. With exceptional benefits, training, and mentorship, we pave the way for a rewarding career. Ready for more than just a job? Explore opportunities with us and help improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. Group: Communications Position: Lead Counsel Location: Indianapolis, IN (on site) The Lead Counsel serves as the firm’s senior legal advisor and is responsible for directing, managing, and coordinating legal affairs across the organization. This position oversees corporate legal matters, claims, contract review and administration, compliance, risk management, outside counsel relationships, and legal support for business operations. They will partner closely with executive leadership, operations, human resources, finance, and project teams to provide practical legal guidance that supports the firm’s strategic objectives while protecting the organization from legal and commercial risk. Responsibilities Lead the contracts function, including review, negotiation, approval processes, contract templates, risk allocation, and coordination with project managers and business leaders. Serve as the firm’s lead legal advisor on corporate governance, contracts, claims, compliance, employment, risk management, insurance, leases, licensing, and other legal matters. Assist in coordinating the firm’s claims process with the CFO, including internal coordination, negotiation strategy, documentation, resolution efforts, and management of outside counsel or consultants as needed. Advise executive leadership and internal stakeholders on legal risks, contractual obligations, dispute avoidance, and business decisions requiring legal judgment. Manage outside counsel relationships, including scope, budget, performance, strategy, and alignment with firm objectives. Develop, maintain, and improve legal policies, procedures, templates, and training to support consistent legal and contracting practices across the firm. Support human resources on employment-related matters, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, and compliance issues. Provide legal support for corporate transactions, leases, insurance matters, state licensure, regulatory compliance, and other corporate requirements. Promote a proactive risk management culture by identifying emerging legal issues, recommending solutions, and helping teams resolve project or business roadblocks. Other duties as assigned Leadership and Management Responsibilities: Provide leadership, direction, and development for legal and contracts personnel, including workload management, professional development, training, and performance feedback. Coordinate legal and contract workflow with…