Deputy General Counsel

Solutus Legal Search

. Serve as senior advisor and key partner to the Chief Legal Officer .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $300,000 - $340,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise with a focus on corporate governance, commercial transactions, and legal operations modernization. Proven ability to lead and mentor legal teams while providing strategic legal guidance to senior executives.

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J.D. From A Highly Regarded Law SchoolActive Membership In Good Standing With A U.S. State Bar8+ Years Of Significant Legal ExperienceExperience Managing A Legal DepartmentHands-On Experience Implementing Legal Technology

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Hard Skills

Corporate GovernanceCommercial TransactionsFinance LawIntellectual Property LawLegal DraftingNegotiationAnalytical Problem-SolvingWorkflow AutomationContract Management SystemsLegal Technology Implementation

Soft Skills

Strong Executive PresenceExcellent Communication SkillsAbility To Manage Multiple PrioritiesMentoring And Developing Legal ProfessionalsCommercial Judgment

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled ToolsLegal Intake ProcessesKnowledge-Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Corporate Legal MattersEnterprise-Level TransactionsAffiliated EntitiesPhilanthropic InitiativesGeographic Expansion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as senior advisor and key partner to the Chief Legal Officer
Help lead the legal department and establish strategic and operational priorities
Oversee corporate legal matters, including commercial agreements, procurement, finance, intellectual property, tax, corporate governance, and enterprise-level transactions
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of attorneys and legal professionals
Advise on complex corporate structures, governance matters, and relationships among affiliated entities, foundations, and boards
Provide legal guidance on financing, real estate, facilities, philanthropic, strategic, and geographic expansion initiatives
Partner with senior executives and business leaders to provide practical, commercially oriented legal advice
Lead modernization of legal operations through contract management systems, legal intake processes, workflow automation, and AI-enabled tools
Develop scalable processes, reporting systems, and knowledge-management tools
Establish clear responsibilities and coordination across legal functions
Manage outside counsel and represent the legal function in senior leadership discussions
Contribute to broader organizational strategy and decision-making
Report directly to the Chief Legal Officer
Lead a team of high-performing attorneys

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from a highly regarded law school
Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
At least 8 years of significant legal experience, including in-house experience and training at a leading law firm
Strong background as a corporate generalist, with meaningful experience across commercial transactions, corporate governance, finance, and other business-related legal matters
Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, and developing attorneys and other legal professionals
Experience helping lead or manage a legal department, including responsibility for improving processes, workflows, and organizational effectiveness
Hands-on experience implementing legal technology, automation, or AI-enabled workflows
Strong commercial judgment and ability to advise senior executives on complex legal and business issues
Experience with sophisticated corporate structures, financing transactions, real estate, intellectual property, or related enterprise legal matters is highly desirable
Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
Strong executive presence and communication skills
Ability to develop credibility with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities, operate independently, and deliver results in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Prior experience in education, charter schools, or the nonprofit sector is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Competitive employee benefits package
In-office attendance three days per week