Minimum 10 years of legal experience, ideally including in-house or corporate counsel roles.
Preference for candidates with experience as General Counsel or senior in-house counsel.
Demonstrated knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, ethics, and contracts.
Expertise in financial services law.
Strong executive presence and communication abilities.
Responsibilities
Advise executive leadership and the Board on governance and compliance issues.
Oversee, draft, and negotiate corporate contracts and agreements.
Manage litigation strategies and coordinate with outside legal counsel.
Lead regulatory engagement and develop compliance policies.
Provide guidance on HR matters and internal standards of conduct.
Direct legal strategy for distressed credit resolution and complex transactions.
Support strategic enterprise-level initiatives and transactions.
Benefits
Opportunity to influence enterprise-level legal strategy.
Involvement in high-stakes corporate governance and compliance.
Engagement with executive leadership and the Board.
Full Job Description
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum 10 years of legal experience, with significant in-house or corporate counsel experience.
Experience as General Counsel or senior in-house counsel strongly preferred along with demonstrated expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, ethics, contracts, and financial services law.
JOB SUMMARY
The Deputy General Counsel is part of the enterprise level legal strategy team for Capital Credit.
This role would assist in overseeing corporate governance, regulatory engagement, standards of conduct, litigation, contracts, and strategic initiatives.
This role serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and the Board, drives legal risk management, and reduces reliance on outside counsel.
The Deputy GC ensures compliance, supports enterprise transactions, and develops long term succession depth within the Legal department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Advise executive leadership and the Board on corporate governance, policy, and compliance matters.
Oversee, draft, and negotiate corporate contracts and enterprise agreements.
Manage litigation strategy, coordinate outside counsel, and monitor legal risk.
Lead regulatory engagement, compliance collaboration, and policy development.
Provide guidance on HR matters, standards of conduct, and internal policies.
Oversee legal strategy for distressed credit resolution and complex transactions.
Support strategic transactions and enterprise-level initiatives.
Develop succession planning and depth within the Legal department.
Monitor evolving legal and regulatory requirements to anticipate business impact.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Executive presence and strong communication skills.
Strategic judgment and ability to provide actionable advice to leadership.
Deep understanding of governance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
High integrity, discretion, and professional ethics.
Leadership and mentoring skills to develop team members.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
