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Description The Assistant General Counsel serves as a key in-house legal advisor supporting a portfolio of diversified operating companies and investment vehicles. This role requires a highly capable attorney who excels in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, independently managing a broad range of legal matters. The ideal candidate is practical, business-minded, and adept at balancing legal risk with commercial execution. Must be comfortable taking ownership, working autonomously, and interacting directly with executives, partners, and outside counsel. Key Responsibilities Corporate & Transactional: Draft, negotiate, and review essential business agreements (commercial contracts, operating agreements, etc.). Support M& A activities (diligence, structuring, execution). Manage entity formation, corporate governance, and multi-jurisdictional compliance. Real Estate & Development: Support commercial real estate transactions (acquisitions, leases, construction, financing). Assist with land use, regulatory approvals, and coordination with technical partners. Specialized Regulatory & Operations: Provide operational compliance support to affiliated businesses (e.g., healthcare/financial services regulations, licensing). Review management service agreements and detail oriented employment contracts. Complex Finance Transactions: Assist with specialized tax-credit programs and incentive finance structures. Coordinate with community entities, lenders, investors, and external counsel to structure and close complex financial transactions. Litigation & Dispute Management: Manage commercial disputes, construction issues, and regulatory challenges. Coordinate with outside litigation counsel on strategy and budgets. Handle demand letters and document requests. General Business Support: Provide day-to-day legal advice to executive and operational teams. Help develop internal policies, risk frameworks, and standardized documents. Support new business initiatives. Requirements Required J.D. from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state (or immediately eligible for licensure via reciprocity/transfer). 3-8 years of experience in corporate/transactional law, real estate, or commercial litigation. Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to work across multiple disciplines and manage diverse priorities simultaneously. Preferred Experience with regulatory matters in a specialized industry (e.g., healthcare, financial services, or energy). Experience with complex tax-credit or other incentive-finance transactions. Background in real estate development or construction law. Proven ability to thrive in a highly autonomous, ambiguity-heavy environment. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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