General Counsel, Delivery Enablement

Portage Point Partners

. Serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO, Board, Sponsor and executive leadership on legal and governance matters .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $300,000 - $390,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal advisory, regulatory compliance, and client contracting frameworks, with a strong focus on negotiation and risk management. Proven ability to lead legal functions and support corporate development initiatives while fostering collaboration and communication across teams.

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Legal AdvisoryRegulatory ComplianceClient Contracting FrameworksNegotiation of Engagement TermsProfessional Liability Management

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Hard Skills

Juris Doctor (JD)Active Bar AdmissionContract NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceLitigation ManagementEmployment LawData PrivacyIndemnification ProvisionsCorporate DevelopmentRisk Management

Soft Skills

Superior Communication SkillsCollaborationAttention to DetailOwnership MindsetAbility to Thrive in Fast-Moving Teams

Industry Keywords

Broker-Dealer ObligationsFINRA ComplianceProfessional ServicesConsultingFinancial AdvisoryInvestment BankingClient-Facing EnvironmentsEngagement LettersRetention ApplicationsSOWs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO, Board, Sponsor and executive leadership on legal and governance matters
Own the firm's client contracting framework, including engagement letters, retention applications, MSAs, SOWs, NDAs and indemnification terms, and set risk-based approval standards
Oversee regulatory compliance across the platform, including broker-dealer and FINRA obligations, independence and conflicts procedures, data privacy and cross-border requirements for international operations such as Triple P India
Manage disputes, litigation, claims and professional liability matters, including engagement of outside counsel
Advise on employment matters, restrictive covenants, partner and equity arrangements
Support corporate development activity, including acquisitions, new office openings and entity structuring
Lead internal trainings and best-practice sharing
Support talent acquisition and firm-building initiatives
Build and lead the legal function as the firm scales across practice lines, offices and geographies
Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and work closely with senior leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from a top undergraduate program
Juris Doctor (JD) from a top law school
Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Located in or willing to relocate to Chicago, Dallas, New York or Palm Beach
Motivated to collaborate in office four days per week and willing to work at client sites as needed
Seven plus years of legal experience, including time at a leading law firm and experience in an in-house role at a professional services, consulting, financial advisory or investment banking firm
Deep experience negotiating client engagement terms, limitation-of-liability and indemnification provisions and managing professional liability risk
Ability to act as a trusted, commercially minded partner to practice leaders
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus included in the stated cash compensation range
Comprehensive benefits may be offered
Equity participation may be offered
Collaborate in office four days per week
Opportunity to lead key initiatives and make a significant impact