Deputy General Counsel

POSITION SUMMARY The Deputy General Counsel (DGC) serves as a senior legal leader within the Office of the General Counsel, providing strategic legal guidance, managing complex legal matters, and supporting the organization's mission, operations, and governance. The DGC assists the General Counsel in directing the legal department's activities, supervising legal staff, and serving as acting General Counsel in the General Counsel's absence. This position requires exceptional legal acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to advise executive leadership on a broad range of legal, regulatory, and compliance issues. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Legal Leadership & Strategy Advise the General Counsel, executive leadership, and Board of Directors on legal matters affecting organizational strategy, risk, and operations. Serve as acting General Counsel during periods of absence, assuming full responsibility for department oversight and legal decision-making. Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with the organization's goals, risk tolerance, and regulatory environment. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively advise leadership on potential impact. Legal Operations & Supervision Supervise and mentor attorneys, paralegals, and other legal department staff, fostering professional growth and a high-performance culture. Manage the department's day-to-day legal operations, including workflow management, matter tracking, and outside counsel relationships. Oversee the selection, retention, and evaluation of outside counsel; review and approve legal invoices and budgets. Establish and improve legal department processes, policies, and systems to enhance efficiency and service delivery. Contracts & Transactional Matters Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, licensing arrangements, and other commercial transactions. Provide guidance on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other si