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How To Apply

Download, complete and submit the fillable application form found on the OHA website ( ), along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200

Honolulu, Hawai'i 96817

Attention: Human Resources

Or via email:

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

SALARY

$122,232 to $150,072 per year. Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Board Legal Counsel is the chief legal advisor to the Board of Trustees ("BOT") Chairperson, the Board of Trustees, and the Chief of Staff of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The Board Legal Counsel is responsible for protecting OHA's legal and fiduciary interests as well as providing direct legal support to the BOT. This role ensures organizational compliance with all applicable state, federal, and trust laws, and supports the Board of Trustees (BOT) in fulfilling its constitutional and statutory duties under HRS §10-5.

As a key member of the Board of Trustees' team, the Board Legal Counsel helps advance OHA's mission to improve conditions for Native Hawaiians through ethical governance, risk mitigation, legal stewardship of trust resources, and compliance oversight. Key areas of support include governance and compliance matters, procurement and contract oversight, board policies and procedures, conflict of interest safeguards, and the review and development of legal memoranda, standard operating procedures, and other board related documents. Additionally, the Board Legal Counsel advises the BOT on OHA's escheat rights, related kuleana and land matters, and supports the Chairperson in their role as OHA's Chief Procurement Officer, Head of Purchasing Agency, and Senior Executive Board Member as a Co-Trustee of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

At the direction of the Chairperson, the Board Legal Counsel may further coordinate with OHA's Corporate Counsel or external legal advisors, as appropriate, to ensure alignment with broader legal strategies and risk mitigation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Legal Services for OHA

a. Reviews and advises on proposed Board actions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and OHA policies and procedures.

b. Drafts legal opinions and advisory memoranda addressing policy, operations, governance, and other administrative functions affecting OHA, the BOT, and staff at the request of the Chairperson, BOT, or Chief of Staff.

c. Reviews and revises OHA contracts, leases, and other transactional documents and instruments subject to the Chairperson or the BOT's review and/or approval, and which impose obligations, responsibilities, encumbrances, liens, or releases that safeguard the agency's legal and financial interests.

d. Conducts legal training for the BOT and Board staff on applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards relevant to their work duties and responsibilities.

2. Legal Services to the Board of Trustees

a. Provides legal counsel and guidance to the BOT Chairperson, Chairpersons of Standing Committees, Ad Hoc Committees, or Permitted Interaction Groups, BOT, and Chief of Staff on matters involving compliance, risk,

and legal interpretation, including the Board's oversight, fiduciary duties, strategic governance, and trust obligations.

b. Renders legal advice, counsel, and guidance on applicable laws, rules, regulations, court decisions, and legal documents that may affect agency or board operations, including but not limited to state and federal laws impacting Native Hawaiian self-determination, beneficiary rights, and OHA's statutory and fiduciary obligations as a public trust agency.

c. Develops, and implements programs and projects that enhance the legal services provided to the Chairperson, BOT, and Chief of Staff, helping to protect and advance the agency's legal and financial interests.

d. Supports the Board in developing and implementing legal strategies on high-level policy issues, such as ceded lands, the public land trust, Native Hawaiian entitlements, beneficiary services and funding, and agency accountability.

e. Reviews and assesses claims and potential litigation in coordination with the Chief of Staff and/or Corporate Counsel Office, as appropriate. Advises the Chairperson and BOT on legal strategies, including whether to pursue litigation or settlement, with careful consideration of fiduciary impact and organizational risk.

f. Provides legal guidance on complex, confidential, or politically sensitive matters that affect the Board's oversight and decision-making responsibilities.

g. Assists the BOT Chairperson, Chairpersons of Standing Committees, Ad Hoc Committees, Permitted Interaction Groups, BOT, and Chief of Staff with special projects and confidential assignments requiring legal insight and discretion.

h. Supports Standing Committee Chairs and their Aides, the Chief of Staff, and the Board Secretary by reviewing agendas and minutes for BOT and committee meetings, ensuring procedural and legal accuracy.

i. Evaluates legal risks and promotes a culture of compliance, integrity, and proactive legal stewardship at the Board level.

j. Continuously monitors the quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of internal and external legal services secured by and delivered specifically to the Board, in coordination with the Chief of Staff, as distinct from legal services retained by the agency for operational or programmatic purposes, unless otherwise requested by the Chairperson, BOT, or General Counsel. Ensures that all such services align with OHA's mission, fiduciary responsibilities, and commitment to legal and ethical excellence.

3. Consistently upholds the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Chairperson in alignment with the Hawaiʻi Rules of Professional Conduct.

4. Regular in person attendance is required although this position is hybrid-eligible in accordance with OHA's Telework policy and subject to the discretion and approval of the Board Chairperson.

5. This position requires residency on the Island of Oʻahu.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Chairperson.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Education. Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

2. Licensure. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Hawai'i and a member in good standing with the Hawai'i State Bar Association.

3. Legal Work Experience. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible legal practice.

• At least five (5) of those years must be in the State of Hawai'i.

• Legal experience must include the following:

i. Contractual and Legal Document Expertise. Minimum of five (5) years drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, leases, agreements, legal instruments, and amendments.

ii. Leadership and Legal Team Management. Minimum of five (5) years supervising and evaluating attorneys and legal support staff. Experience must demonstrate leadership, organizational, and team development skills in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Procurement Law. At least two (2) years of experience applying Hawai'i procurement laws as set forth in HRS Chapters 103D and 103F.

2. Specialized Legal Expertise. Demonstrated legal experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred:

• Trust law and fiduciary obligations

• Native Hawaiian rights and legal advocacy

• State of Hawai'i legislative and budgetary processes

• Civil litigation before State and/or Federal courts

• Administrative law and proceedings before boards, commissions, or hearing officers

• Public sector or nonprofit governance, including service as legal counsel to Boards of Directors or Trustees, Executive Leadership (CEO, VPs), with experience advising on legal, fiduciary, compliance, and governance matters

3. Public Accountability and Compliance. Experience interpreting and applying Hawai'i's Sunshine Law (HRS Chapter 92) and the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA) (HRS Chapter 92F).

4. Cultural Competency and Mission Alignment.

• Knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture, language, and history, and ability to apply this understanding in a legal and organizational context.

• Familiarity with the Mana i Mauli Ola Strategic Plan or similar culturally grounded frameworks.

• Demonstrated commitment to working with or supporting Native Hawaiian communities or mission-aligned, values-based organizations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

[Please refer to the rest of the KSAs on our website]

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Are you passionate about helping others who are in need across different groups? Do you value work life balance? If you answer yes to these questions, Bay Area Legal Services may be the workplace for you!

Bay Area Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm serving the Tampa Bay area for over 50 years. We assist low-income residents, veterans, seniors, children, domestic violence survivors, and many more.

Our Mission: Providing the highest quality legal counsel by:

• Assisting individuals and nonprofit groups with limited access to legal services
• Resolving the legal problems of our clients
• Preserving the independence, hope, and dignity of those we serve.

Our Vision: Creating pathways to justice through high-quality legal services, education and community partnerships.

Our firm includes over 180 dedicated staff members comprised of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff who work to carry out our mission and vision daily.

Position Title: Legal Administrative Assistant (Full-time, Hybrid-3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Office Location: Plant City, FL

Position Summary: Bay Area Legal Services (BALS) is seeking to fill a full-time position to provide support for our attorneys by interfacing with clients in support of case management, performing administrative duties including tracking and compiling case information, entering specific case information into case management system, and running grant reports if needed. Proofreading documents, modifying documents, and scheduling meetings and case related events. Handling client calls, logging faxes, correspondence etc. into case files and case management system as required. Opportunity for participation in special projects and support for occasional community outreach. This role supports staff who are facilitating or directly providing legal services to low-income clients.

Illustrative Duties:

• Initial Case Management – initial data intake/application for extended services & steps required to determine eligibility for extended services.
• Ongoing Case Support–Log incoming mail and track deadlines/calendar court dates etc., Enter attorney activity on all calendars. Assist with scheduling translators/interpreters and prepare payment for these as necessary, log and track client court ordered classes/deadlines, disclosures, updated financial affidavits etc. Assist with correspondence, phone calls, preparing and proofreading documents for submission etc. Also assist attorney with draft pleadings, Final Judgments, Orders, Settlement Agreements. Preparation of documents for hearings, depositions, service of process, subpoenas, etc. Communication with support staff in other law firms. E-filing court documents. Preparation of trial notebooks
• Case Closure – Prepare closing letters and client evaluation/satisfaction surveys, copy & file surveys if returned, Complete/review closing check list prior to closing file in Legal Server, Complete LSC compliance checklist prior to official closing of file, review with & verify Team Leader check off is complete, Close briefs & files in case management system
• General Office Support- Assist other office administrative assistants with matters related to office supplies and machinery, closed file maintenance and general office coverage.
• Grant Reporting – Submit forms to team leader or project director as needed. Provide data for grants and funding agencies (i.e. LSC, LHK, LITC, VOCA, etc.)
• Various other Admin. support duties – Prepare copies, help distribute mail, prepare outgoing mail (certified), maintain hard copy files, phones, fax etc.
• Community Outreach - On occasion provide support for outreach events to educate various under-served communities about services offered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate of Completion (GED) with 3 years of experience as administrative assistant and 1 of these years in a Legal Administrative Assistant or Legal Administrative Support Position.
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, very detailed and deadline oriented.
• Ability to interview clients to determine essential facts and issues with regard to the nature and severity of their legal problems.
• Ability to work responsibly and independently, being a contributing team member, and comfortable with case management and organizing files and data.
• Ability and willingness to work in close contact with staff on legal problems of clients and to accept supervision and instruction.
• Sympathetic and compassionate understanding of the social, economic and legal issues faced by low-income individuals with limited access to such services. Ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a non-profit organization and bilingual a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated success working as an effective team member.

Compensation:

• Starting hourly rate for external applicants is $23.90/hr. (increases based on relevant experience).
• Reimbursement for travel expenses for work events (mileage etc.)
• Bay Area offers a comprehensive benefit package including a 4% match for the 403b retirement plan with immediate vesting as well as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability coverage and more.
• Bay Area also offers generous time off and work life balance with 13 paid holidays and three (3) weeks' vacation for the 1st year of employment and a 37.5-hour work week.

This position requires successful completion of a level II background screening based on the required duties and responsibilities

How to Apply:

• Send Resume and cover letter to
• Include where you applied for this position (ex: , LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.).

Bay Area Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Children’s Nebraska, in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, (UNMC), is seeking a dynamic and collaborative pediatric neurologist to serve as Division Chief of Child Neurology & Epilepsy. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity within a rapidly expanding, academically driven neurosciences program in our nationally recognized pediatric health system.

The Division Chief will provide strategic, clinical, academic, and research leadership while advancing innovation across child neurology and epilepsy care. There are eight Child Neurology providers with experience in treating complex patients with seizures, static encephalopathy, autism and other conditions on the Children’s campus.

Position Highlights

• Provide visionary leadership for the Division of Child Neurology & Epilepsy, including strategic growth, faculty development, recruitment, and program expansion
• Oversee clinical, educational, academic, research, and advocacy initiatives in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Neurological Sciences
• Maintain clinical practice alongside division faculty
• Lead and expand programs within our Level IV Epilepsy Center, including an 8-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), neurostimulation therapies, ketogenic diet program, and immune-inflammatory epilepsy research
• Collaborate across Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neurocritical Care, Epileptology, and Critical Care within an integrated neurosciences model
• Advance research initiatives through the Child Health Research Institute with access to strong clinical trials infrastructure
• Academic appointment through UNMC commensurate with experience

Why Join Us?

Academic Excellence - Faculty appointment within UNMC’s College of Medicine, joining more than 150 pediatric faculty and 50 neurological sciences faculty in a highly collaborative academic environment.

Neuroscience Leadership - Integrated neurosciences program offering advanced epilepsy surgery, neurostimulation, minimally invasive neurosurgical approaches, and comprehensive neurocritical care services.

Research Infrastructure - Access to dedicated research resources including:

• Child Health Research Institute
• DICON (Dynamic Imaging in Cognition and Neuromodulation) Lab
• CAMRI MRI Core
• MEG capabilities
• Great Plains IDeA Clinical and Translational Research Network

Transformational Growth - Children’s Nebraska continues significant programmatic expansion, including its state-of-the-art Hubbard Center for Children, expanded neurosciences services, and system-wide strategic growth initiatives.

About Children’s Nebraska

Children’s Nebraska is a 225-bed nonprofit pediatric health system caring for children since 1948. Founded by the community and for the community, it is Nebraska’s only full-service pediatric specialty health center, delivering care across more than 50 pediatric specialties to a five-state region and beyond.

The Hubbard Center for Children is home to:

• Nebraska’s only Level IV Regional NICU
• The state’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• A dedicated Cardiac Care Unit
• A Fetal Care Center
• A comprehensive Neurosciences Unit

The Child Health Research Institute—an innovative partnership between Children’s Nebraska and UNMC—supports clinical, translational, and basic science research and provides start-up funding and infrastructure for investigators.

About Omaha

Located in the heart of the Midwest, Omaha offers a metropolitan population of nearly one million with an exceptional quality of life. The city is home to the nationally renowned Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, hosts the annual College World Series, and features a vibrant arts, culinary, and cultural scene. With outstanding public and private schools, multiple universities, and a diverse economy anchored by several Fortune 500 companies, Omaha combines professional opportunity with Midwestern livability.

How to Apply

We are committed to increasing diversity in our organizations to reflect the population that we serve and encourage applications from all candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Submit your cover letter and CV/resume to Christin Zbylut, Administrator, Physician & Faculty Recruitment at or call 4 for more information. All applications will be kept confidential.

Children’s Nebraska, with the University of Nebraska College of Medicine (UNCOM), is currently recruiting a Division Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. This individual will lead a division with 27 pediatric critical care medicine faculty, including the PICU and Cardiac Critical Care subsections. They will support division members’ professional development, collaborate with faculty throughout the organization on academic and research projects, fulfill customary administrative duties, and share clinical care responsibilities at two sites. This leader will be responsible for developing and implementing the division’s clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals and aligning those goals with the institution’s strategic plan.

The successful candidate will be board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine with extensive ICU experience, preferably in a leadership role. Candidates will have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. This individual will have administrative, academic, and clinical practice management experience within a complex, pediatric tertiary care medical center. We seek individuals with strong emotional and social intelligence and a demonstrated ability to connect with others in a meaningful way at all levels of the organization, especially hospital and University leadership.

About Our Division

• Established PCCM fellowship program
• Robust APP program supporting both the PICU & CICU
• Provide coverage for the PICU and CICU at Children’s Nebraska, with in-house intensivist and APP coverage
• Provide coverage of the PICU at Nebraska Medicine with 24/7 APP coverage. Attendings provide in-house daytime coverage and home calls at night.
• Full-bodied simulation program for all levels of experience
• Platinum certified ECMO program for 2 cycles in a row

Children’s is a vibrant, free-standing pediatric teaching hospital and Nebraska’s only full-service pediatric specialty health care center focused on extraordinary clinical care, education, clinical and outcomes research, and advocacy. Our 225-bed hospital has a Level IV Regional NICU, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Specialized Clinical Pediatric Services, and 24/7 Pediatric Intensivists. We have over 50 specialty clinics, over 250 specialist physicians, 14 satellite offices, multiple pediatric fellowship programs, and are Magnet Certified. In 2021, Children’s opened the Hubbard Center for Children, a state-of-the-art hospital tower that boasts additional inpatient units, new spaces for the Newborn Intensive Care Unit, Fetal Care Center, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Care Unit, and Emergency Department, and an expanded peri-operative area. The expansion also provides new facilities to support education and clinical and outcomes research.

Omaha enjoys four distinct seasons and has a population of nearly one million. The people of Omaha make the area truly special; it a safe city where it is easy to enjoy all the amenities of a large metropolitan area while still experiencing the warmth of the Midwest. The area is rich in cultural activities including a professional symphony, ballet, theater, art, history, children’s museums, and a world-class zoo that will appeal to every taste. Additionally, Greater Omaha has an outstanding educational system of public and private schools. There are numerous universities and colleges, most notably the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Creighton University, and the College of Saint Mary’s. In addition to many collegiate sports, Omaha hosts the Olympic Swim Trials, the Olympic Curling Trials, and the NCAA Men’s College World Series; the Omaha Storm Chasers (triple-A minor league baseball) and Union Omaha (USL League One soccer) also call the area home. All of this, combined with a diverse economy with multiple Fortune 500 companies, makes for an extraordinary quality of life.

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Nominations, expressions of interest and applications (including cover letter and CV/resume) should be submitted to: Christin Zbylut, Physician Recruitment, or 4 All replies will be treated with confidentiality.

Financial services company is seeking a Commercial Finance Attorney to join their growing in-house legal team. This is a unique opportunity to provide critical legal support for complex financial transactions and play a pivotal role in the company’s investment activities.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on structuring, negotiating, and closing commercial finance deals, including lending, refinancing, and acquisition financing.
• Review, draft, and negotiate credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, and related documentation.
• Support M&A transactions by identifying and mitigating finance-related risks.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state financial regulations and internal corporate policies.
• Collaborate with investment, finance, and operations teams to align legal guidance with business objectives.
• Provide guidance on legal aspects of portfolio company financings and recapitalizations.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in IL
• 2+ years’ experience focused on commercial finance, preferably within a private equity, law firm, or corporate legal department.
• Strong proficiency in structuring and negotiating finance transactions and understanding of commercial lending markets.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract management, compliance, and mergers & acquisitions.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple transactions simultaneously

Interested candidates please forward resume directly to and for immediate consideration.

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A D.C. Law Firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team. This role involves managing calendars and travel arrangements, preparing legal documents and correspondence, coordinating client meetings, assisting with billing, and serving as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and internal teams.

Status: Temp to Hire. 90 days in office Monday-Friday, after 90 days, 4-days in office and 1-day remote.

Salary: 55,000.00 – 75,000.00 DOE

**LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY**

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage calendars for attorneys, including coordinating internal and external meetings, arranging travel logistics, and organizing conference calls.
• Prepare and submit expense reports and check requests and ensure timely processing in alignment with firm policies.
• Independently draft, format, compare, and finalize correspondence, legal agreements, memoranda, and other business documents under tight deadlines.
• Draft and manage engagement letters and related client intake documentation.
• Handle time entry, proactively manage attorney billing processes, and act as the key liaison with the firm's Accounting Department to resolve billing issues and ensure timely invoicing.

Job Requirements:

• 1-5 five years of progressive experience supporting attorneys and/or high-level executives is required; experience within a law firm setting is highly desirable.
• High school diploma is required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement in carrying out responsibilities of the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Familiarity with iManage and SurePoint is highly desirable.

How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

About Us: Palmer is an award-winning staffing agency offering direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary placements for administrative, management, executive, legal and more. We represent more than 500 of the finest law firms and legal departments in the D.C. area.

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Legal Counsel Position with the World’s Leading Biomedical Research Agency (Hybrid)

Garrison has been exclusively engaged by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH), a Maryland non-profit which works with its partners to accelerate biomedical research and strategies against diseases and health concerns in the U.S. and across the globe, to recruit a new Legal Counsel for their small, highly collegial Legal Department. This new hire will have a diverse and challenging legal portfolio and be part of an organization with an excellent work-life balance.

You will support a range of internal clients, including Population Health Science, Research Partnerships, Strategic Alliances, Finance, Communications, and Operations, as well as external stakeholders, including foundations, associations, corporations, and universities to drive innovation and biomedical discovery. Primary Responsibilities: Drafting and negotiating donor agreements, grant agreements, services agreements, research collaboration agreements, data sharing agreements and confidentiality agreements; providing support on regulatory filings and compliance obligations; handling data privacy, government contracting, financial sanctions, legal operations, and knowledge management; and supporting outside counsel on employment, international law, IP, and real estate issues.

Candidates must have 5+ years of legal experience, which includes drafting and negotiating technology/commercial agreements in addition to regulatory counseling and compliance. FNIH is open to candidates coming from a law firm, non-profit, or biotech/pharma company.

Selling Points: Join a legal team of five (including a peer Counsel who we placed in 2025). FNIH offers a compensation package aligned with other non-profits, an exceptional benefits package (e.g., 100% medical/dental/vision for the employee and a 403(b) contribution up to 8%), reasonable hours (8:30am-5:30pm with no weekends), and hybrid schedule (6 days/month).

If you’re excited about the prospect of providing legal counsel to an organization dedicated to improving health for individuals and families worldwide who are affected by disease and disability – from Alzheimer’s disease to cancer to malaria, please contact us for more information.

About the Company

Our client is a distinguished Global Single-Family Office with over $10 billion in assets under management and a proven 25+ year track record of delivering exceptional long-term investment results. With deep sector expertise and a disciplined approach, the firm manages a diversified portfolio across private equity, venture capital, real estate, and alternative investments, combining institutional-grade rigor with the entrepreneurial agility to seize high-conviction opportunities. The organization operates with a high-caliber lean team, supported by substantial institutional infrastructure and capital resources. With ambitious growth plans for its U.S. platform, the firm offers a dynamic environment where talent can shape the investment strategy and drive portfolio outcomes.

Role Summary

The Senior Legal Counsel will be a core member of the U.S. investment platform, providing hands-on legal support across the full lifecycle of private equity and alternative investment transactions, as well as day-to-day corporate, governance, regulatory, and operational matters. The role works closely with senior leadership, investment professionals, and external advisors, and requires strong commercial judgment, decisiveness, and comfort operating in a lean, fast-moving environment.

This position is well-suited for a transaction-oriented legal professional with meaningful private equity deal experience who is seeking a long-term, growth-oriented in-house role with broad responsibility and autonomy. The Senior Legal Counsel is expected to independently own matters, balance legal risk with business objectives, and act as a pragmatic business partner to the U.S. investment and operating teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal partner for the U.S. platform, providing hands-on legal support across the full lifecycle of private equity and alternative investments, including structuring, execution, M&A transactions, and ongoing portfolio management
• Act as a corporate generalist supporting the day-to-day legal needs of the family office and its operating and investment entities
• Operate as an embedded business partner, driving legal matters to resolution, exercising sound commercial judgment, and providing clear, practical recommendations
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including investment, shareholder, operating, financing, commercial, and service agreements
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, co-investments, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other complex transactions across multiple sectors
• Advise on corporate governance matters, entity structuring, and compliance matters for a U.S.-based organization operating across multiple states and internationally
• Provide legal guidance across a diverse portfolio of industries; experience with sectors such as gaming, oil & gas, manufacturing, software, technology, and real estate is viewed as a plus
• Manage and coordinate external counsel, including leading transaction workflows, overseeing deliverables, and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality legal execution
• Advise senior leadership on regulatory, compliance, and risk management matters relevant to a family office, private equity, and operating company environment
• Balance legal risk with commercial objectives by delivering practical, solutions-oriented advice in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
• Where applicable, support the development and mentoring of legal or cross-functional team members and contribute to building scalable legal processes
• Remain flexible and open to travel as required in support of transactions and portfolio companies

Skills & Attributes

• Broad legal skillset with the ability to operate across complex transactions, corporate governance, regulatory considerations, and day-to-day operational matters
• Strong commercial judgment and business acumen, with the ability to assess risk, identify practical solutions, and provide clear recommendations that enable efficient decision making
• Transaction-oriented mindset, with comfort taking ownership of matters and driving them to resolution in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to operate autonomously, while partnering closely with senior leadership, investment professionals, and external advisors
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism, with sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters
• Excellent negotiating, drafting, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a lean, high-performance, multi-sector environment with competing priorities and time-sensitive demands
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously without sacrificing quality or judgment
• Collaborative mindset with the credibility and confidence to engage effectively across investment and operating teams

Qualifications & Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Approximately 5–10 years of legal experience, with a strong preference for private equity–focused transactional and M&A experience
• Background in a leading law firm and/or in-house environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex M&A and private investment transactions, including structuring, negotiation, and execution
• Experience operating as a corporate generalist, handling a broad range of legal matters across transactions, governance, regulatory, and commercial areas
• Exposure to multi-state U.S. operations and cross-border or international transactions
• Ability to operate independently in a lean environment, exercising sound judgment and ownership over matters from initiation through resolution
• Prior experience working closely with investment professionals, senior executives, or principals in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting
• Management or mentorship experience is a plus, but not required
• Licensed to practice in New York, Delaware, and/or Massachusetts is preferred.

Location

• Onsite role located in Boston, MA