VP, General Counsel

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.

About the Indiana Economic Development Corporation :

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.

The IEDC is organized as apublic private partnership led by the Secretary of Commerce and governed by a board chaired by the Governor of Indiana.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has been recognized as one of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplaces by Indianapolis Star.

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.

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.

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.

Salary Statement
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The salary range for this position is $135,000 – $140,000, commensurate with education and work experience

General Responsibilities:

• Serve as chief legal advisor to executive leadership, agency stakeholders, and internal business teams on strategic and legal matters.
• Set strategic direction and provide executive oversight for legal services delivered by Deputy General Counsels and the broader legal team.
• Advise leadership on significant legal risks, governance issues, and organizational strategy.
• Lead legal support for major agency initiatives, high-value transactions, and complex or high-visibility matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate significant contracts, MOUs, and strategic agreements.
• Provide guidance regarding compliance with federal, state, and local law applicable to IEDC operations.
• Serve as Ethics Officer and provide advice regarding ethical compliance obligations.
• Serve as Secretary to the Board of Directors and oversee Open Door Law and governance compliance for public meetings.
• Coordinate with external counsel and outside advisors when specialized expertise is required.
• Develop and mentor legal staff while maintaining alignment with organizational priorities.

Specific Immediate Duties:

• Provide senior-level legal guidance on initiatives that carry enterprise-level legal, financial, or reputational risk.
• Identify and evaluate legal and compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with agency priorities.
• Ensure adherence to statutory, regulatory, ethics, and governance requirements.
• Advise executive leadership on legal implications of policy, operational, and strategic decisions.
• Oversee litigation strategy and external counsel engagement for complex disputes or matters of significance.

Leadership & Strategic Expectations

• Demonstrate strong business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk management with operational efficiency.
• Provide clear, actionable legal guidance that supports organizational decision-making.
• Translate legal complexity into practical solutions for executive and…