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.

Responsibilities

• Handle legal matters in venture capital investment, general corporate, and contract areas
• 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
• Report directly to the General Counsel
• Work with both business personnel and accounting personnel on a regular basis

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
• Strategic thinking ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong academic record

Qualifications

• Experience using legal AI products is a plus