What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Counsel position at Interstates Companies?
At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here.
Location: Sioux Center, IA | Sioux Falls, SD | Omaha, NE
Travel: Minimal
The Opportunity
We're looking for an Associate Counsel to join our growing Legal team and help support the business behind some of the nation's most complex industrial electrical, technology, and manufacturing projects.
Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll work alongside leaders across Sales, Operations, Project Management, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Finance, IT, Safety, and Executive Leadership to provide practical legal guidance that enables smart business decisions while managing risk.
Whether you're an early-career attorney or a recent law school graduate looking to build an in-house legal career, this role offers broad exposure to commercial contracts, corporate matters, compliance, employment, intellectual property, construction, and strategic business initiatives-all while working directly with experienced legal leadership.
What You'll Do
- Provide practical legal guidance to business leaders and internal stakeholders on a variety of day-to-day legal matters.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and revise commercial agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, subcontracts, software and technology agreements, NDAs, and other business contracts.
- Identify legal and business risks within agreements and recommend practical solutions that align with company objectives.
- Support contract negotiations and help develop contract templates, playbooks, standard positions, and review procedures.
- Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses, recommendations, and guidance for business and legal leadership.
- Assist with legal matters involving corporate governance, compliance, employment, intellectual property, litigation, claims, insurance, real estate, and strategic business initiatives.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business and assist with implementation of legal requirements.
- Develop legal resources, policies, training materials, and internal documentation that improve consistency and efficiency.
What You Bring
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction or eligible to obtain admission in the applicable jurisdiction.
- 0-3 years of legal experience preferred. Recent law school graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Experience reviewing, drafting, or negotiating commercial contracts through a law firm, judicial clerkship, internship, legal clinic, or in-house legal department is preferred.
- Coursework or experience in corporate, commercial, construction, employment, or intellectual property law is a plus.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Strong judgment, attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality.
Why Join Interstates?
At Interstates, legal is more than reviewing contracts-it's about helping the business move forward. As Associate Counsel, you'll gain broad in-house experience across multiple areas of law while partnering directly with leaders throughout the organization.
You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced legal professionals, influence important business decisions, and contribute to projects that support customers across electrical, technology, and manufacturing industries. If you're looking for a role where you can grow your legal career while making a meaningful business impact, we'd love to talk with you.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- Generous PTO with a true work-life balance philosophy
- 401(k) with company match
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
Location & Travel: This position may be based in our Sioux Center, IA; Sioux Falls, SD; or Omaha, NE office locations. Travel is minimal and will primarily consist of occasional meetings, office visits, or project-related activities as business needs require.
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