Deputy General Counsel

A key member of Hidden Harbor’s Portfolio Operations Group, the Deputy General Counsel’s responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

Providing legal guidance and support to Hidden Harbor and portfolio company teams related to M&A matters and commercial contracts and tasks such as customer and vendor, employment, confidentiality, dispute management, and entity management matters

Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts across multiple industries

Managing and overseeing outside counsel and legal vendors as needed, including with respect to litigation matters

Supporting General Counsel with developing, evaluating and implementing Legal Department and Hidden Harbor strategic priorities

Implementing policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance across the organization

Coordinating platform and add-on transaction processes and legal post-closing integration workstreams

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top-tier law school; At least eight (8) years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney with varying levels of responsibility; Membership in the Florida Bar and/or ability to obtain Florida Authorized In-house Counsel designation

Robust on-the-job training with a combination of law firm and in-house experience within a corporate, private equity, and/or public or private middle market company environment

Intimate knowledge of transaction documentation, such as purchase agreements, organizational documents, employment agreements, real property leases, and the due diligence process

Deep foundational knowledge of corporate law and a basic or advanced understanding of the private equity model with the ability to comprehend the complexities of deal making, exits, and fund formations

Strong organizational skill set and can manage a M&A or financing transaction to ensure an efficient process

Experience handling disputes, litigation matters, customer and vendor issues, compliance matters, employment topics, insurance renewals and claims, and international legal affairs

"No job is too big, and no task is too small” mentality

Competencies

Develop relationships with key stakeholders and maintain a willingness to work closely with Hidden Harbor portfolio companies

Willingness to gain trust of executives in order to be an everyday legal advisor to portfolio companies and the point of first contact on legal issues as they arise

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Living Hidden Harbor’s core values and understanding our Value Creation Engine

This role reports to the General Counsel, Portfolio Operations Group.

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