Senior Corporate Counsel

Job Overview

Stellar Roofing is a premier roofing contractor serving the Greater Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, and surrounding regions, recognized for superior craftsmanship, exceptional customer service, and an unwavering commitment to safety and integrity. As the company continues to expand, we are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Corporate Counsel to join our team. This is an in‑office position based at our Rochester, NY headquarters.

In this pivotal role, you will provide comprehensive legal guidance across a broad range of corporate and operational matters, including contracts, compliance, employment, risk management, and regulatory issues. You will help shape and strengthen Stellar Roofing’s legal framework, protect the company’s interests, and support key strategic initiatives in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.

Duties

• Serve as a trusted business partner to the company by providing strategic, practical legal advice and solutions.
• Collaborate directly with senior leadership to address legal and compliance matters related to operations and growth.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide variety of contracts.
• Manage and advise the company on litigation and pre‑litigation disputes, assess litigation risk, and supervise outside counsel as needed to manage budgets and costs.
• Research and interpret laws, regulations, and rulings to provide clear, actionable legal recommendations.
• Support institutional compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Maintain and periodically evaluate business insurance coverage and related risk areas.
• Support other ad hoc and strategic projects as needed.

Skills and Knowledge

• Superior legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Organized self‑starter with a strong work ethic, “can do” attitude, and the ability to manage deadlines.
• High moral and ethical standards reflecting honesty, integrity, and reliability; detail‑oriented and deadline‑driven.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in clear, practical terms to senior leadership and non‑lawyers.
• Highly disciplined, with the ability to assess risk, work with limited supervision, and provide timely, strategic legal advice in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a service‑oriented mindset.
• Team player with the ability to handle a high‑volume, time‑sensitive workload.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Five or more years of legal experience in a business, corporate, or related setting, or relevant law firm experience.
• Licensed to practice law in New York, or eligible for admission within twelve (12) months.
• In good standing, with no history of suspension, revocation, censure, or other adverse disciplinary actions in any jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated strong negotiation skills through successful contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Excellent legal writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise drafts, memoranda, and reports efficiently.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Prior experience supporting a busy in‑house legal department is preferred.

Join us as Corporate Counsel and play a vital role in shaping our legal landscape. Bring your expertise, enthusiasm, and proactive mindset to help us confidently navigate complex legal challenges while supporting Stellar Roofing’s growth.

Stellar Roofing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment with Stellar Roofing is at will, and nothing in this posting creates a contract of employment.