General Counsel

Overview

A high-growth, private-equity-backed medical device manufacturer is seeking a General Counsel to serve as the chief legal advisor and a key member of the executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role offers a unique opportunity for a business-oriented legal leader to influence strategy, drive growth, and support value creation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and private equity sponsor
• Participate in enterprise strategy, growth initiatives, and value-creation planning as a senior leader
• Lead legal execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and drafting
• Advise business leaders on deal strategy, risk allocation, and post-transaction integration
• Manage commercial contracting across supply, manufacturing, distribution, partnerships, licensing, vendors, and services
• Develop scalable legal and contracting frameworks to support rapid growth and operational complexity
• Oversee regulatory and compliance matters relevant to a regulated manufacturing environment in partnership with internal teams
• Manage legal risks related to regulatory requirements, product liability, and manufacturing operations
• Support corporate governance, including preparation of board and investor materials and entity management
• Manage relationships with outside counsel to ensure efficient and pragmatic legal support
• Build and scale the legal function in alignment with organizational growth

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active bar membership
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, including significant corporate transaction experience
• Extensive experience leading mergers and acquisitions and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Comfortable working in lean, fast-paced, private-equity-backed or high-growth environments
• Business-minded legal leader with sound judgment and practical risk management approach
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house legal leadership experience
• Experience supporting private equity investors and boards
• Background in regulated manufacturing, medical devices, life sciences, or healthcare sectors

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $250,000 to $350,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Target bonus of 25%
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 401(k), and healthcare coverage

Location

• Remote position with a strong preference for candidates located in Eastern or Central Time Zones