Legal Counsel

Teague is an independent consultancy that brings together diverseexpertiseto help organizations solve complex challenges and shapewhat’snext. We work across automotive, commercial aviation, smart cities and infrastructure, advanced mobility, technology, space, and defense. Our work is powered by a multidisciplinary team spanning creative, technical, business, and corporate functions, all working together to deliver meaningful results for our clients.

We’reproudly employee-owned, with a culture built on collaboration, accountability, and shared success. At Teague,you’llhave the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, grow your career, and be part of a company where everyone has a stake in our future.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Legal Counsel serves as Teague's chief legal officer and primary attorney, providing the main source of legal advice across the organization. A dynamic, hands-on leader, this role balances high-level legal judgment with day-to-day execution — ensuring Teagueoperateswithin the law at all times, limiting risk exposure, and protecting the company's financial well-being and long-term viability.

Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, the Legal Counsel is a trusted voice at the board and executive table, integral to business decisions across contracts, compliance, employment, IP, and regulatory matters, including negotiating services agreements with all client partners ranging from startups to large corporations like Boeing. The role also serves as Corporate Secretary, supporting Teague's governance and Board-level responsibilities.

By translating complex legal and regulatory considerations into clear, actionable guidance, the Legal Counsel enables Teague's leadership to make confident, well-informed decisions that safeguard the company's integrity, reputation, and future.

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:

Travel domestically and internationally less than 5% of the time to support client and/or vendor meetings.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are a pragmatic, business-minded legal leader who brings sound judgment, discretion, and a strong senseof accountability to complex and sometimes ambiguous situations. You know how to balance legal risk with business priorities, translating complex issues into clear, actionable guidance that helps leaders make confident decisions.

You’recomfortableoperatingindependently, navigating sensitive matters with tact, and knowing when to lean in, when to challenge an approach, and when to bring inadditionalexpertise.

You are a trusted partner who builds strong relationships across an organization, from executive leadership and the Board to HR, Finance, Operations, Business Development, and project teams.

You’reproactive and curious, looking beyond today’s legal needs toanticipateemerging risks and opportunities, modernize how legal support is delivered, and help the business evolve responsibly.

Above all, youbring integrity, composure, and a practical mindset toprotectingthe company while enabling it to do its best work.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

OWNING

• Own Teague’s legalriskposture, ensuring contracts, compliance, and governance commitments are met with integrity and transparency.
• Represent Teague credibly and effectively with clients, outside counsel, regulators, and other external stakeholders.
• Lead high-stakes and high-ambiguity legal matters, including disputes, regulatory inquiries, and sensitive employment or labor issues, proactivelyidentifyingand addressing risk before it compounds.
• Exercisesoundlegal and business judgment in sensitive, confidential, or politically complex situations.
• Coordinate with the Facilities Team on leasing and management of multiple large warehouse and office properties
• Build trust with the Executive Team and Board through discretion, composure,…