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Associate General Counsel

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Mar 2026

About the role

Purpose of Position: RK Industries is a rapidly growing organization seeking a Associate General Counsel to join its corporate legal team and report directly to the General Counsel. This position will serve as a key legal partner supporting several of RK Industries’ operating divisions, with a primary focus on the company’s manufacturing operations, including modular manufacturing and mission-critical infrastructure businesses. The Associate General Counsel will provide strategic and practical legal advice across a broad range of matters including commercial contracting, construction and manufacturing risk management, claims and dispute resolution, corporate governance, and compliance. The role will work closely with executive leadership, operations, finance, and project teams to help identify and mitigate legal risk while supporting the company’s continued growth. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong business judgment, and bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach to complex legal issues. The position requires the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and partnering effectively with cross-functional teams. Why This Role is UniqueRK Industries is at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and mission-critical infrastructure development, supporting some of the most complex and technically demanding projects in North America, including data centers, modular manufacturing, and industrial infrastructure.This role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with operational leaders and executives on projects that combine engineering, manufacturing, and construction innovation. The Associate General Counsel will play a key role in supporting the company’s manufacturing divisions as they scale rapidly to meet demand for prefabricated and modular solutions used in mission-critical environments. For attorneys interested in the intersection of technology infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and complex construction, this role offers the opportunity to help shape legal strategy in a business that is redefining how large-scale infrastructure is designed and delivered. Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide legal counsel on a wide range of issues arising in the company’s day-to-day operations, including manufacturing, construction, supply chain, and commercial matters.
Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of agreements including construction contracts, manufacturing and fabrication agreements, supply agreements, master service agreements, purchase orders, vendor agreements, equipment procurement agreements, product sales agreements, and strategic partnership agreements.
Evaluate contractual and operational risk and develop practical solutions that align legal protections with business objectives.
Support corporate governance and compliance initiatives for multiple operating divisions and subsidiaries.
Advise the General Counsel and operational leadership on contractual risk, dispute resolution strategies, claims management, and litigation matters.
Assist in the management of construction claims, schedule disputes, change order disputes, and project-related litigation.
Coordinate with risk management, insurance carriers, and brokers regarding claims, insurance coverage, and dispute resolution.
Oversee and manage outside counsel relationships to ensure efficient and cost-effective legal services.
Develop and implement improvements to internal contract processes, legal workflows, and risk management procedures.
Monitor and anticipate legal risks affecting the company’s operations and recommend strategies to mitigate those risks.
Support administrative law and regulatory matters, including licensing issues and hearings before governmental boards or regulatory agencies.
Collaborate cross-functionally with executive leadership, operations, finance, procurement, manufacturing leadership, and project teams.
Provide mentorship or supervision of junior legal staff, contract administrators, or legal support personnel, as assigned.
Perform other legal or business support duties as assigned.