Corporate Attorney-Risk & Compliance

Job Title: Corporate Attorney – Risk & Compliance

Location: Wichita, KS (Remote/Hybrid considered for the ideal candidate)

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a Corporate Attorney – Risk & Compliance for an outstanding opportunity with a growing organization headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. This role is ideal for an early-career legal professional looking to build broad in-house experience in commercial contracting, corporate compliance, and enterprise risk management. Reporting directly to executive leadership, you'll play a key role in protecting the business while partnering with operational leaders to support continued growth and success.

Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including master service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, vendor contracts, subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, leases, and amendments.
• Analyze contractual risk related to indemnification, insurance, limitation of liability, warranties, confidentiality, intellectual property, payment terms, and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate contract negotiations, maintain contract documentation, manage approval workflows, and monitor key contractual obligations.
• Support corporate governance by maintaining business registrations, corporate records, compliance calendars, and regulatory filings.
• Monitor contractual, federal, state, and industry compliance requirements while partnering with internal stakeholders and outside legal counsel when appropriate.
• Coordinate insurance renewals, review client insurance requirements, evaluate certificates of insurance, and assist with project-specific risk management activities.
• Administer workforce compliance programs, including employment documentation, background screenings, drug and alcohol testing, and contractor qualification requirements.
• Prepare executive summaries, compliance reports, risk assessments, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve contracting, compliance, documentation, and operational processes through technology and best practices.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, document comparison tools, and AI-enabled productivity solutions to improve efficiency while maintaining confidentiality and compliance standards.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required.
• 2 years of professional experience in corporate legal work, commercial contracts, compliance, risk management, or a related field.
• Strong experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Excellent understanding of contract analysis, commercial risk, and corporate compliance principles.
• Strong legal research, negotiation, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal and business concepts to executive leadership and operational teams.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word redlining and document comparison.
• Experience supporting engineering, construction, manufacturing, industrial, energy, or other B2B organizations is preferred.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems, ERP platforms, or AI productivity tools is a plus.
• Active Bar admission is not required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and willing to travel approximately one week per quarter.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Location: Wichita, KS (Remote/Hybrid considered for the ideal candidate)
• Salary: 1$130,000-$145,000
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, unlimited PTO, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, company phone or allowance, professional development opportunities, performance bonuses, and excellent career advancement potential.

If you are an attorney seeking to launch or expand your in-house legal career while gaining meaningful experience in commercial contracting, corporate compliance, and enterprise risk management, we invite you to apply today. Send your resume to Allison Harrison at allisonh@cornerstonestaffing.com or call 817-635-0500 ext. 162 for immediate consideration.