Role Summary

We are looking for an Associate General Counsel to be the senior legal advisor to a family office, its principals, and its investment and operating holdings. The primary focus of this role is mergers and acquisitions: leading the legal side of acquiring, investing in, restructuring, and selling businesses. The General Counsel also oversees the office's broader legal, governance, and risk matters, and directs outside counsel. This is an in-person, hands-on, high-trust role that requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to move quickly on deals.

This role will be onsite in Stuart, Florida and will work with businesses outside of RAW Nutrition. Open to relocation within Florida for those not local to the area.

Key Responsibilities

Mergers and Acquisitions

Lead legal strategy and execution on acquisitions, dispositions, minority and control investments, joint ventures, and recapitalizations.
Structure transactions and negotiate letters of intent, purchase agreements, shareholder and operating agreements, financing documents, and related ancillary agreements.
Direct legal due diligence, identify risks, and advise principals and the investment team on deal terms and tradeoffs.
Coordinate closing and post-closing integration, including transition services, earnouts, escrows, and indemnification matters.

Family Office Legal Matters

Oversee corporate records, entity management, and compliance across a multi-entity holding structure.
Advise on entity formation, holding structures, and related regulatory considerations.
Handle sensitive matters with discretion, including family governance and confidentiality. Select, manage, and control the cost of outside law firms and other advisors.

Risk, Compliance, and Disputes

Identify and manage legal, regulatory, and reputational risk across the office and its holdings.
Oversee insurance, contract standards, and policies, and manage disputes and litigation as they arise.

Qualifications

Required

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in Florida.
12+ years of relevant legal experience
Proven record leading complex transactions end to end, including private company acquisitions and dispositions.
Working knowledge of corporate and contract law as they affect deal structure.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to advise principals directly.
Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
Comfort working independently and managing outside counsel.

Preferred

Experience with family offices or closely held and family-owned businesses.
Experience with real estate transactions
Experience with regulated industries
Prior experience building or leading a legal function.

Compensation

Compensation: The salary range is $150,000-$175,000; final salary offer based on experience and skillset.

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