Job Description

Position: Assistant General Counsel

A privately held, billion-dollar+ operating and real estate company is seeking a high-caliber attorney to serve as the second-in-command within its legal department. This is a newly created position due to company growth, offering the opportunity to work directly with the General Counsel and executive leadership.

About the Company

• Operates in multiple sectors, including real estate and quick-service restaurants (across six states)
• Privately owned and highly entrepreneurial
• Recently invested $30M in a new state-of-the-art corporate office in Conshohocken
• Strong company culture with high standards and a collaborative, hands-on leadership team

Role Overview

• Serve as the #2 attorney in a three-person legal department
• Partner closely with the General Counsel and senior leadership, including the President and Board of Directors
• Handle a wide variety of legal matters with a focus on real estate and finance
• Help guide the legal strategy and ensure compliance across all aspects of the business
• Work onsite five days per week with flexibility for personal and family needs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across real estate transactions, corporate finance, and general business operations
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements
• Support and manage outside counsel relationships as needed
• Advise senior executives on a wide range of legal issues
• Contribute to legal risk management and corporate governance

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar
• Strong academic background and polished communication skills
• Law firm experience required; in-house experience a plus
• Significant experience with real estate and finance transactions
• Additional transactional or litigation experience preferred
• Maturity, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach essential
• Comfortable working closely with a variety of personalities and navigating complex interpersonal dynamics
• Willingness to be a long-term contributor and work as part of a close-knit, hard-working team

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $275,000 to $350,000 (potential for higher based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Significant potential for career growth and long-term advancement

Why This Role?

• Unique opportunity to join a high-performing leadership team at a major private company
• Career-defining position with strong work/life balance (no billable hours)
• Real opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow professionally
• This is not just a job — it’s a long-term home for the right attorney