DISPLATE MANUFACTURING INC Corporate Counsel Louisville, KY · Full time Company website

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At Displate, we don’t just print posters, we create durable, high-quality, magnet-mounted metal art that transforms spaces around the globe. Our Louisville facility is the heart of our U.S. operations, housing cutting-edge printing, sublimation, finishing, and packaging lines. We pride ourselves on a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and teamwork. Whether you are operating machinery on the plant floor, coordinating logistics, or driving production schedules, every role at Displate directly contributes to delivering thousands of custom artworks to passionate fans every single day. Why Join Us? Growth & Opportunity: Be part of a fast-growing, international manufacturing environment where high performance and initiative are recognized and rewarded. Modern Facility & Technology: Work with state-of-the-art print and packaging automation designed to make operations efficient and safe. Dynamic Team Culture: Join a supportive, collaborative crew that values open communication, accountability, and getting things done together. If you’re ready to bring your skills to a high-impact manufacturing team that blends pop culture with heavy-duty operations, we’d love to have you build the future of metal art with us!

Displate is seeking a business-minded, pragmatic Corporate Counsel to serve as our embedded legal advisor supporting our US operations and manufacturing hub in Louisville, KY. In this role, you will partner directly with operating teams and executive leadership. You will serve as the legal anchor for our US presence, managing commercial contracts, corporate governance, operational compliance, and day-to-day facility legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

· Commercial & Vendor Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate standard and complex commercial contracts, vendor agreements, procurement terms, and operational supply chain contracts.

·Corporate Governance & Entity Management: Oversee US corporate filings, state registrations, subsidiary maintenance, and corporate compliance across our expanding US footprint.

·Operational & Employment Advisory: Partner closely with Plant Leadership and Human Resources on day-to-day workplace policies, labor and employment matters, facility operations, and regulatory compliance.

·Risk Management & Outside Counsel: Identify operational and business legal risks, establish practical compliance standards, and coordinate with outside specialty counsel as needed.

·Business Advisory: Act as an embedded legal partner providing real-time guidance directly to plant leadership and global stakeholders.

Qualifications

· Education & Bar: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and an active license in good standing with the Kentucky Bar (or eligible for immediate reciprocity / Kentucky in-house counsel registration).

· Experience: 5–8+ years of corporate, commercial contracting, and transactional legal experience (law firm, in-house, or hybrid background).

· Core Competencies: Strong drafting and negotiation skills with general commercial agreements, corporate entity management, and foundational exposure to labor/employment topics.

·  Mindset: Business-first collaborator who thrives partnering directly with operational leadership while maintaining a balanced hybrid schedule.

Preferred (Optional)

·   Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or industrial supply chain environments.

·  Familiarity with intellectual property, brand licensing, or commercial vendor partnerships.