General Counsel

RMS Until 8/21/2026 7+ years exp First posted June 20, 2026 Last posted June 20, 2026
Job description
JD degree from an accredited law school.

Admitted in good standing to a state bar as a practicing attorney.

Minimum 7 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house counsel or government agency.

Experience counseling and providing advice to clients.

Strong working knowledge of international and commercial contracting regimes. Knowledge of U.S. government contracting is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to operate independently and lead legal initiatives without close supervision.

Track record of taking primary ownership of complex, high impact legal projects.

Skilled at energizing and partnering with cross functional teams (e.g., program management, finance, engineering).

Ability to translate sophisticated legal concepts into clear, persuasive written and verbal communications skills.

Thrives under tight deadlines and high volume workloads.

Self-starter mentality with strong organizational and time management skills.

Exceptional written drafting ability (contracts, opinions, memoranda).

Excellent oral presentation and negotiation skills; capable of influencing senior leadership and external stakeholders.
About this role

Summary

Provide legal counsel, manage contracts, lead legal initiatives, and advise senior leadership.

Job title

General Counsel

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

law

Location requirements

RMS, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

law degreestate bar admissionlegal counselingcontract lawlegal communicationnegotiation

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

contractinglegal adviceinternational lawU.S. government contracting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

3211 Nebraska Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA

Work arrangement unknown City