Job Description

Join Inframark: Leading the Way in Infrastructure Management
Inframark, founded in 1978, is a top provider of water and wastewater management services, committed to sustainable solutions that protect the environment. We offer a wide range of services, including operations, maintenance, management, infrastructure management, and consulting. Be part of a team that values growth, development, and making a positive difference. Apply today!
Why Work for Inframark?
Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.

Inframark is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its global legal and business operations. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and business teams, providing practical, commercially focused legal guidance across a broad range of matters, including contracting, disputes, compliance, claims, and risk management.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, business-minded attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable balancing legal risk with operational needs.

Reporting to: Deputy General Counsel

Direct Reports: This role will lead a small contracts team and play a key role in shaping contracting processes and risk management strategy.

Key Responsibilities
Contracting & Commercial Support
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including customer contracts, subcontracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, leases, and licensing arrangements.
• Analyze and respond to client terms and conditions; provide clear, business-oriented guidance to sales and operational teams.
• Support negotiation of complex commercial agreements and long-term infrastructure projects.

Legal Advisory & Risk Management
• Serve as a legal advisor to senior leadership on contract, dispute, compliance, and operational issues.
• Provide practical guidance on risk allocation, liability exposure, and regulatory obligations.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, finance, and commercial teams.

Disputes, Claims & Litigation
• Manage insured and uninsured claims, including coordination with insurers and outside counsel.
• Evaluate claims and disputes (e.g., litigation, liens, bond claims, collections) and recommend strategy.
• Oversee outside counsel, including performance and budget management.
• Assist with collections and aged receivables in collaboration with finance.

Compliance & Corporate Governance
• Advise on regulatory compliance, including environmental and government requirements.
• Assist in developing and implementing corporate policies and procedures.
• Deliver internal training on legal and compliance topics.

Strategic Initiatives
• Partner on enterprise-wide initiatives and special projects.

Qualifications
Required
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Missouri preferred but not required).
• Minimum of 7-12+ years of legal experience (mix of law firm and in-house experience preferred).
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

Preferred
• Experience in construction, utility / infrastructure services, environmental services, or engineering-related industries
• Familiarity with municipal contracts and public sector procurement
• Prior experience managing litigation and outside counsel.

Core Competencies
• Business Acumen: Ability to deliver practical, solution-oriented legal advice aligned with business objectives.
• Negotiation Expertise: Skilled in balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret complex legal and factual scenarios.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
• Leadership: Experience managing team members and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Comfortable managing competing priorities in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
• Technology: Demonstrated experience leveraging technology to deliver efficient processes and solutions at scale.

Work Environment & Travel
• Primarily office-based with occasional field/site exposure.
• This role is ideally based in St. Louis, MO. Remote candidates will be considered, with a preference for candidates willing to travel to St. Louis periodically.
• Travel required (approximately 1–3 nights per month)

Why Join Inframark
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and includes short-term incentive eligibility.
• Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects globally.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment with leadership visibility.
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Inframark is firmly bound. Inframark will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Inframark on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.
Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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