Corporate Counsel

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Royersford, PA
Senior level
Other • Software
The Role
The Corporate Counsel provides legal oversight and business advisory services, negotiates contracts, advises on compliance and risk management, and collaborates with leadership on strategic initiatives.
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Proconex is the exclusive Emerson Impact Partner for Emerson Automation Solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide a full portfolio of Process Automation Control Systems, Valves and Control Devices, and related technologies and services to a range of customers—in the Life Sciences, Chemical, Power, Refining, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Paper, Metals, and other industries, as well as commercial enterprises and campus facilities. With three strategically located offices, Proconex maintains a deep dedication to its 200+ employees, a sharp focus on safety and quality, and the drive to deliver.

Corporate Counsel

Department: Legal/Administration

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Position Summary: This strategic role combines expert legal oversight with business advisory responsibilities, serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership. The Corporate Counsel will manage and negotiate customer contracts—such as terms and conditions, master service agreements, and confidentiality agreements—while providing high-level guidance on risk management, corporate strategy, and operational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a strategic legal advisor to the CFO and senior leadership team, offering insights on business opportunities, risk exposure, and corporate governance.
  • Provide expert review, drafting, and negotiation of customer contracts, ensuring compliance with legal standards and alignment with Proconex’s risk profile and business goals.
  • Develop and implement legal and business strategies to support growth initiatives, including partnerships, vendor relationships, and operational expansions.
  • Advise on complex legal issues, including regulatory compliance, liability management, and dispute resolution, to safeguard the company’s interests and reputation.
  • Oversee contract management processes, leveraging digital tools to organize, track, and maintain agreements, ensuring accessibility and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with sales and operations teams to structure deals, mitigate risks, and resolve contractual disputes, balancing legal protections with customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor and interpret evolving laws, regulations, and industry trends, proactively advising leadership on potential impacts to the business.
  • Act as an internal resource for corporate policies, training staff on legal best practices and fostering a culture of compliance and accountability.
  • Direct and monitor Proconex’s outside counsel on legal matters including intellectual property management, claims, and new business opportunities.

Job Requirements:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Minimum 5 years of legal experience with a blend of in-house corporate counsel and/or law firm practice in business law, contracts, or commercial transactions.
    • Capability to negotiate, draft, interpret, and administer contracts
    • Solid understanding of contractual issues related to risk and reliability
    • Attention to detail, but must also see the big picture
    • Strong business acumen and business advisory skills
    • Highly effective at building long term relationships and working within a sales team environment
    • Ability to use digital tools to organize contracts and administer access to the documents
    • Creative negotiator seeking win-win
    • Excellent interpersonal skills

Key Competencies:

  • Strong Business Acumen
  • Negotiation
  • Risk Assessment
  • Digital Contract Management
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Executive Communication
  • Integrity

 Working Conditions:  The position is based out of our Royersford Headquarters and will be able to take part in the company hybrid in-office options. 

Proconex offers a standout culture, fantastic work environment, and has very competitive benefits to include premium medical, 401K match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and other unique incentives.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.  Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

Any third-party unsolicited resume submission(s) will immediately become the property of Proconex. Proconex will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.

Proconex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.

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Digital Contract Management
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The Company
HQ: Towanda, PA
182 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1948

What We Do

Celebrating its 70th year in business, Proconex—the exclusive Emerson Impact Partner for Emerson Automation Solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region—is a leading provider of Process Automation Control Systems, Valves and Control Devices, and related technologies and services. This partnership connects our customers with world-class solutions, a wide array of products, engineering excellence, dedicated field support, and factory certified personnel. With three strategically located offices, Proconex maintains a deep dedication to its 200 employees, a sharp focus on safety and quality, and the drive to deliver a premier customer experience.

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