What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel position at Robert Half?
The Assistant General Counsel serves as a key in-house legal advisor supporting a portfolio of diversified operating companies and investment vehicles. This role requires a highly capable attorney who excels in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, independently managing a broad range of legal matters. The ideal candidate is practical, business-minded, and adept at balancing legal risk with commercial execution. Must be comfortable taking ownership, working autonomously, and interacting directly with executives, partners, and outside counsel. Key Responsibilities Corporate & Transactional: Draft, negotiate, and review essential business agreements (commercial contracts, operating agreements, etc.). Support M& A activities (diligence, structuring, execution). Manage entity formation, corporate governance, and multi-jurisdictional compliance. Real Estate & Development: Support commercial real estate transactions (acquisitions, leases, construction, financing). Assist with land use, regulatory approvals, and coordination with technical partners. Specialized Regulatory & Operations: Provide operational compliance support to affiliated businesses (e.g., healthcare/financial services regulations, licensing). Review management service agreements and detail oriented employment contracts. Complex Finance Transactions: Assist with specialized tax-credit programs and incentive finance structures. Coordinate with community entities, lenders, investors, and external counsel to structure and close complex financial transactions. Litigation & Dispute Management: Manage commercial disputes, construction issues, and regulatory challenges. Coordinate with outside litigation counsel on strategy and budgets. Handle demand letters and document requests. General Business Support: Provide day-to-day legal advice to executive and operational teams. Help develop internal policies, risk frameworks, and standardized documents. Support new business initiatives.