Associate General Counsel

A publicly traded company is seeking a highly motivated Associate General Counsel to join its legal team and support the General Counsel in overseeing the company’s legal affairs. This role involves providing strategic and day-to-day legal guidance across a wide range of practice areas including contracts, compliance, employment law, intellectual property, corporate governance, SEC regulations, and more. The ideal candidate is a skilled generalist with strong communication, analytical, and organizational abilities who can confidently manage diverse legal matters in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise internal stakeholders on legal issues related to commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, SEC matters, corporate governance, and employment law.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including leases, vendor agreements, service contracts, and licensing arrangements.
• Conduct legal research and provide concise, well-reasoned guidance and written recommendations.
• Collaborate with and manage outside counsel, particularly for insurance defense matters.
• Partner with HR to investigate and respond to employee concerns, including drafting responses to EEOC and Florida Commission on Human Rights complaints.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing SEC filings in coordination with securities counsel.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement and other legal or business initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in the Florida Bar.
• 4–5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Strong legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively, exercising discretion and sound judgment.
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).