Job ID: MM750324911
Location: Kearney, NE
Category: Executive & Management
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 09/13/2025
General Counsel | $250K base salary DOE | Direct Hire | Kearney, NE
What Matters Most
- Competitive base salary of $250K+ DOE annually, plus bonus eligibility
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm with flexibility for additional hours when needed
- Location: Kearney, Nebraska (with relocation assistance available)
- Direct hire opportunity with long-term career growth and stability
- Bonus potential up to 25% of base pay tied to company profitability and plant performance
Job Description
Our manufacturing client is seeking an experienced General Counsel to lead its legal function and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape the company’s in-house legal capabilities from the ground up. The General Counsel will oversee contracts, compliance, employment matters, and regulatory issues, while partnering with outside counsel as needed.
Our manufacturing client is seeking an experienced General Counsel to lead its legal function and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape the company’s in-house legal capabilities from the ground up. The General Counsel will oversee contracts, compliance, employment matters, and regulatory issues, while partnering with outside counsel as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal guidance to executives and leaders across the organization on contracts, compliance, employment, and regulatory issues.
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including vendor, supply, and customer contracts.
- Build internal processes and systems for managing compliance with corporate governance, environmental, and industry regulations.
- Serve as the primary liaison with outside law firms; manage litigation and dispute resolution when necessary.
- Develop strategies to identify and mitigate legal risks, protecting the company’s long-term interests.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active bar license in Nebraska or ability to obtain.
- Minimum of 7–10 years of legal experience, ideally combining law firm and in-house counsel backgrounds.
- Strong foundation in industrial, agricultural, or manufacturing law preferred.
- Experience advising on contract law, compliance programs, and employment matters.
- High level of professionalism, judgment, and accountability; able to operate independently with minimal oversight.
- Local, regional or ties to Nebraska or the Midwest region.
Benefits and Perks:
- Base salary $250K+ annually
- Annual bonus up to 25% of base pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Relocation assistance
Your New Organization
Our Nebraska-based manufacturing client operates multiple plants with nearly 200 employees. In production since 2003, the company has grown steadily and is known for its strong leadership, financial success, and commitment to its employees and community. The culture emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and a fast-paced, entrepreneurial spirit.
Our Nebraska-based manufacturing client operates multiple plants with nearly 200 employees. In production since 2003, the company has grown steadily and is known for its strong leadership, financial success, and commitment to its employees and community. The culture emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and a fast-paced, entrepreneurial spirit.
Your Career Partner
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment. The base salary range for this position is excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment. The base salary range for this position is excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
