General Counsel

Compensation: $190,000 – $220,000 DOE

Travel Requirements: Up to 20% travel (regional and international)

Key Responsibilities: Executive Advisory & Governance: Serve as primary legal advisor to the CEO and executive team; act as Corporate Secretary to maintain corporate records, support board functions, and manage governance policies. Legal Operations & Risk Management: Lead corporate legal strategy, budget management, policy creation, litigation oversight, and dispute resolution across the region. Commercial Contracts & M&A: Review, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial agreements and corporate strategy, while supporting due diligence, transactions, and post-merger integration. Compliance & Outside Counsel Oversight: Co-lead the enterprise compliance program, manage outside counsel relationships and costs, and oversee corporate insurance programs. Team Leadership & Leadership Support: Directly supervise and mentor the regional legal team (3 direct reports) while fostering cross-functional collaboration across international business units.

Qualifications: Education & Credentials: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with an active license in good standing (California State Bar or eligible for Registered In-House Counsel status in California).

Experience: 15+ years of progressive legal experience within corporate in-house legal departments, law firms, or a combination of both.

Core Competencies: Extensive background in corporate governance, commercial contract negotiation, compliance framework implementation, and litigation management.

Languages: Outstanding English communication skills; proficiency in Spanish.