Assistant General Counsel (In-House Attorney)

About the role

A family office located in the Delray Beach area of Florida has a need for a full-time Assistant General Counsel (In-House Attorney) to handle legal matters in a wide range of areas, including venture capital investment, general corporate and contract matters. The Assistant General Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel but will work with both business personnel and accounting personnel on a regular basis. This is a great opportunity to join a smart, driven team of professionals!

Responsibilities

• Handle legal matters in venture capital investment, general corporate and contract matters
• Assist with drafting documents for venture capital financings and/or private equity investments
• Perform legal due diligence with regard to venture capital financings and/or private equity investments
• Spot, analyze and advise on the proper handling of legal issues
• Work under tight deadlines and multitask as necessary

Requirements

• Active member in good standing of the Florida Bar
• Between three years and eight years of law firm and/or in-house experience performing corporate and transactional work
• Experience with conducting legal deal diligence is a requirement
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of proper corporate structuring and documentation
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Ability to think strategically
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong academic record

Qualifications

• Experience using legal AI products is a plus