General Counsel

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a General Counsel based in the United States for a senior leadership role within a rapidly scaling, tech-enabled company transitioning toward mature public company operations. This position serves as the chief legal advisor to the board, CEO, and executive leadership team, shaping legal strategy and influencing corporate direction. The role encompasses public company governance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-wide risk management across a diversified portfolio of operating companies. The General Counsel will lead the development of legal infrastructure, ensuring systems, processes, and controls scale effectively with growth. This role requires strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all public company compliance obligations, including SEC filings such as 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and related disclosures
• Lead SOX compliance, insider trading policies, Regulation FD adherence, and governance processes for earnings and reporting cycles
• Advise the board of directors and committees on governance matters, including charters, independence, and fiduciary responsibilities
• Manage legal function operations, including outside counsel relationships, legal spend, and development of scalable legal infrastructure
• Design and strengthen internal controls, compliance frameworks, and risk governance structures across the organization
• Oversee equity compensation programs, including stock options, RSUs, and 409A valuations
• Draft and negotiate executive employment agreements, severance arrangements, and equity documentation
• Provide legal oversight on employment law matters throughout the organization’s portfolio companies
• Serve as a trusted advisor during regulatory inquiries, disputes, transactions, and crisis situations
• Deliver clear, practical legal guidance to enable informed and strategic business decision-making

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of legal experience, including public company experience or advising public companies as outside counsel
• Strong expertise in SEC reporting, SOX compliance, corporate governance, and public company operations
• Proven ability to build and scale legal functions, systems, and processes in high-growth or resource-constrained environments
• Deep understanding of equity compensation structures, employment law, and executive agreements
• Experience working across multiple industries with adaptable legal judgment
• Demonstrated ability to support boards of directors and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders
• Strong commercial mindset with a track record of enabling business outcomes through legal strategy
• Exceptional communication skills, executive presence, and ability to influence at the board level
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required
• Experience in M&A, capital markets, commercial contracting, or data privacy regulations (GDPR/CCPA) is a strong plus
• Low-ego, hands-on leadership style with ability to mentor and develop legal talent

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package including base salary and performance-based incentives
• Equity participation aligned with long-term company growth and value creation
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Paid parental leave supporting family and personal well-being
• Equity programs extended across employees to reinforce ownership culture
• Emphasis on work-life balance with a strong culture supporting time off and unplugging
• Opportunity to shape the legal foundation of a scaling public company
• High-impact leadership role with direct influence on corporate governance and strategy

Location

• United States