<p>Work for Indiana</p> <p>Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.</p> <p>About the Indiana Economic Development Corporation:</p> <p>Bring your biggest and boldest ideas to life as an employee of the IEDC. We are a fast-paced and forward-thinking team charged with pursuing economic development opportunities for current and future Hoosiers in our state and around the world. Our culture embodies the spirit of being bold and working collaboratively to create the economy of the future.</p> <p>The IEDC is organized as a public private partnership led by the Secretary of Commerce and governed by a board chaired by the Governor of Indiana.</p> <p>The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has been recognized as one of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplaces by Indianapolis Star.</p> <p>Role Overview:</p> <p>The Vice President, General Counsel serves as a executive responsible for providing strategic legal leadership and practical business guidance in support of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation's statutory mission and operational priorities.</p> <p>The General Counsel functions as both a legal strategist and operational partner, ensuring legal frameworks enable the efficient execution of IEDC's economic development mission. This role translates complex legal issues into practical, business-oriented guidance that supports informed executive decision-making.</p> <p>The General Counsel serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, shaping organizational strategy through a legal and governance lens while ensuring the agency operates with clarity, integrity, and appropriate risk discipline. This role emphasizes enterprise-wide leadership, alignment across business functions, and proactive identification of legal opportunities and challenges that impact long-term organizational success.</p> <p>Salary Statement:</p> <p>The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $140,000, commensurate with education and work experience</p> <p>A Day in the Life:</p> <p>General Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Serve as chief legal advisor to executive leadership, agency stakeholders, and internal business teams on strategic and legal matters. </li><li>Set strategic direction and provide executive oversight for legal services delivered by Deputy General Counsels and the broader legal team. </li><li>Advise leadership on significant legal risks, governance issues, and organizational strategy. </li><li>Lead legal support for major agency initiatives, high-value transactions, and complex or high-visibility matters. </li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate significant contracts, MOUs, and strategic agreements. </li><li>Provide guidance regarding compliance with federal, state, and local law applicable to IEDC operations. </li><li>Serve as Ethics Officer and provide advice regarding ethical compliance obligations. </li><li>Serve as Secretary to the Board of Directors and oversee Open Door Law and governance compliance for public meetings. </li><li>Coordinate with external counsel and outside advisors when specialized expertise is required. </li><li>Develop and mentor legal staff while maintaining alignment with organizational priorities. </li></ul> <p>Specific Immediate Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Provide senior-level legal guidance on initiatives that carry enterprise-level legal, financial, or reputational risk. </li><li>Identify and evaluate legal and compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with agency priorities. </li><li>Ensure adherence to statutory, regulatory, ethics, and governance requirements. </li><li>Advise executive leadership on legal implications of policy, operational, and strategic decisions. </li><li>Oversee litigation strategy and external counsel engagement for complex disputes or matters of significance. </li></ul> <p>Leadership & Strategic Expectations</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate strong business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk management with operational efficiency. </li><li>Provide clear, actionable legal guidance that supports organizational decision-making. </li><li>Translate legal complexity into practical solutions for executive and operational leaders. </li><li>Support data-informed and accountability-driven decision-making by incorporating legal risk assessment into strategic planning. </li><li>Build collaborative relationships across departments and with external stakeholders. </li></ul> <p>What You'll Need for Success:</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Indiana (or ability to obtain promptly) </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of 6-8years of progressive work experience in government, corporate and/or private practice environments, including leadership responsibility </li><li>Key membership on multiple turnaround teams preferred </li><li>Demonstrated success leading and developing a team of attorneys, including providing strategic direction, mentoring, and oversight of complex legal work </li><li>Significant experience managing complex contracts, governance matters, and organizational risk </li><li>Strong understanding of corporate structure and policy making processes </li><li>Ability to quickly assess complex situations </li><li>Ability to exercise sound judgment and make fact-based decisions in high-visibility situations </li><li>Ability to confidently offer statutory and/or case-based guidance for executive decision making </li><li>Outstanding communication skills. Ability to provide executive-level briefings on legal issues Able to convey clear and precise messages orally and in writing </li><li>Ability to build trust and credibility and work collaboratively </li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Excellent negotiation skills </li><li>Strategic business acumen and executive presence </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:</p> <p>This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.</p> <p>Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:</p> <p>The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans</p> </li><li> <p>Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards</p> </li><li> <p>Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution</p> </li><li> <p>Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match</p> </li><li> <p>Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options</p> </li><li> <p>A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:</p> </li><li> <p>160 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers</p> </li><li> <p>Up to 16 hours of paid community service leave</p> </li><li> <p>Combined 192 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off</p> </li><li> <p>12 paid holidays, 14 on election years</p> </li><li> <p>Education Reimbursement Program</p> </li><li> <p>Group life insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Referral Bonus program</p> </li><li> <p>Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits</p> </li><li> <p>Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program</p> </li><li> <p>Free Parking for most positions</p> </li><li> <p>Free LinkedIn Learning access</p> </li></ul> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity:</p> <p>The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.</p> <p>Current Employee? Click here to apply.</p>