Legal Counsel

This is a hybrid opportunity with the expectation to come to one of our offices in Grand Rapids, MI or Minneapolis, MN 2-3 times per week. Preference will be given to candidates located in Michigan or Minnesota! 

At Service Express, our business is growing—and so is our need for a legal professional who is curious, collaborative, and eager to make an impact. We're looking for a Legal Counsel professional to join our small but mighty legal team and help shape the future of legal support across the business. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident legal advisor with strong experience in contract negotiation and commercial law—particularly within the IT sector — to step into their first leadership role, managing a small team and helping drive initiatives that support business growth. 

We’re looking for someone who’s not only solid in their legal expertise but also excited to partner with stakeholders, build relationships, and guide others. If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, supporting a growing team, and making legal advice approachable and actionable—this might be the perfect fit. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Negotiate, draft, and review a wide range of commercial contracts, especially in tech and services environments
• Support our sales and vendor management teams with practical, timely legal guidance
• Work closely with stakeholders across the organization to build strong relationships and provide trusted counsel
• Coach and support two Contract Specialists, helping them grow their skills and providing day-to-day guidance
• Support our Legal Director with corporate governance activities for North American entities (registrations, officers, intercompany agreements)
• Advise on local data privacy, compliance, and risk-related matters
• Provide internal training to ensure teams understand and follow legal and regulatory obligations
• Occasionally collaborate with global legal colleagues and external counsel on cross-border legal needs
• Be an active contributor to the ongoing evolution of legal processes and tools as we scale 

What Will Make You Successful 

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed in at least one U.S. state
• 4–8+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with a strong focus on contract negotiation and drafting
• Familiarity with commercial and technology law, ideally in B2B sales, infrastructure services, software licensing, or SaaS
• Eager to grow into a leadership role—prior people management experience is a plus, but not required
• Confident giving legal advice and explaining complex topics in a practical, business-friendly way
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and naturally curious about how businesses operate
• Comfortable building rapport and partnering with stakeholders across functions
• Able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Experience working in-house is great—but not a must 

Why You’ll Love It Here 

• Workplace flexibility that empowers you to do your best work
• A growing, international business where your voice and ideas matter
• Personal development support and opportunities to take on more responsibility over time
• Paid volunteer hours, your birthday off, and generous health benefits starting on day one
• 401(k) match and other wellness perks, including 50% health club reimbursement
• Salary: $140k-$150k based on experience plus bonus 

At Service Express, we believe our people are the key to our success. If you’re ready to grow your legal career while making a real impact—we’d love to hear from you. 

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