What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counsel position at The Hiring Method, LLC?
General Counsel
Location: Fort Wayne, IN (Hybrid: Primarily On-Site with 1–2 Flex Days/Week)
Travel: 5–10% to DFW or other partner locations as needed
Compensation: $220,000 – $273,000 base salary executive-level bonus
Establish and Lead the Legal Function at a High-Growth, Private Company
We are seeking a strategic legal leader to serve as the company’s first in-house General Counsel. This is a highly visible role that will build and oversee the organization’s legal infrastructure from the ground up. The GC will act as a key advisor to the executive team, centralize external counsel relationships, and shape the company’s legal, risk, and compliance strategies.
This is an ideal opportunity for a corporate generalist with broad legal expertise, excellent judgment, and a collaborative approach to advising business leaders. You’ll join a respected, high-performing organization with deep local roots and a clear trajectory for continued growth.
Why Join Us?
- Build from Scratch: Establish and lead the company’s first in-house legal department
- Executive Visibility: High trust and regular access to the CEO, CFO, and company owners
- Strategic Influence: Set legal, risk, and compliance direction for a growing business
- Career Legacy Opportunity: Leave your mark on a successful, high-reputation Fort Wayne-based company
- Competitive Compensation: $220,000 – $273,000 base salary executive-level bonus
- Profit Sharing: Participate in quarterly company profit sharing after 12 months of employment
- Medical / Vision / Dental: Comprehensive health plans effective on your first day
- 401(k): Company matches 50% of your contributions up to 6% of your salary
- Time-Off: Generous paid time off for vacations and holidays
- Local Golf Membership: Enjoy free membership to local golf course, including access to the course and driving range
- On-Site Gym & Training: Access an on-site gym and support from personal trainers
What You Bring
- JD and active license to practice law in Indiana
- 10 years of legal experience with a strong corporate generalist background
- Experience in contracts, litigation, insurance, and risk management
- Prior leadership experience and ability to advise cross-functional teams
Preferred:
- Collaborative approach
- Ability to communicate legal strategy in plain language
- Trusted advisor with high integrity and accessibility
What You’ll Do
- Lead all corporate legal matters and advise the executive leadership team
- Build a centralized legal strategy and matter management system
- Review and manage contracts, litigation, claims, customer bankruptcies, and fraud cases
- Manage relationships with all external legal counsel
- Provide legal support across departments including sales, marketing, credit & collections, and field service
- Oversee insurance-related issues and manage risk and claims processes
- Supervise the Risk Coordinator (initially transitioned from Finance)
- Collaborate cross-functionally with ~20 Directors and VPs across the company
This is a rare opportunity to shape the legal future of a respected, growing business. If you’re ready to lead legal at the highest level, apply today.
Salary : $220,000 - $273,000
