JOB SUMMARY
As the Associate General Counsel, you will provide strategic and practical legal counsel to the organization and its leadership on a broad range of corporate, commercial, regulatory, and business matters. This position partners with senior leaders and business stakeholders to identify legal risks, provide solutions, and support the organization's strategic objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
The Associate General Counsel works closely with the General Counsel and executive leadership and may have responsibility for specific legal functions, business lines, or strategic initiatives. The role requires strong business judgment, legal expertise, discretion, and the ability to effectively communicate complex legal matters to senior stakeholders.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential functions
Provide legal advice and counsel to executive leadership, senior management, and business leaders on a broad range of legal and business matters.
Advise on corporate governance, commercial transactions, contracts, employment matters, regulatory requirements, and other legal issues.
Draft, review, negotiate, and provide guidance on contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks associated with business activities and strategic initiatives.
Partner with business leaders to develop practical, risk-informed solutions to complex legal matters.
Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, legal analysis, transaction documentation, and integration activities.
Provide legal guidance related to new business initiatives, products, services, organizational changes, and strategic partnerships.
Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations and communicate relevant developments to leadership and affected business areas.
Develop, review, and maintain corporate policies and procedures to support legal and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized legal matters and manage external legal resources as appropriate.
Support litigation, claims, disputes, investigations, and other legal proceedings in coordination with the General Counsel and outside counsel.
Assist with regulatory examinations, inquiries, audits, and responses to regulatory agencies.
Provide guidance on employment-related legal matters in partnership with Human Resources and the General Counsel.
Maintain appropriate legal documentation, records, and processes to support the organization's legal and compliance obligations.
Exercise sound judgment regarding legal risks, confidentiality, privilege, and sensitive business information.
Stay current on emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting the organization and its industries.
Perform other legal and strategic responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel.
Supervisory responsibilities
None
Work environment
Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions
Physical demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
Travel required
Limited travel may be requested for attending events, conferences, or internal meetings
Required education and experience
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
Admission to a state bar and active license to practice law required.
6+ years of progressive legal experience, including significant experience advising senior leadership and handling complex corporate, commercial, regulatory, or transactional matters.
Experience in a corporate, professional services, financial services, wealth management, or similarly complex business environment preferred.
Demonstrated experience providing legal counsel on complex and high-impact business matters.
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, or other strategic initiatives…