General Counsel

Confidential

Jacksonville, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Background, Acquisitions Management, Alternative Energy, Attorney, Bar Membership, Clean Technologies, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Expense Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Legal, Litigation, Multitasking, Scalable System Development, Team Lead/Manager, Willing to Travel, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Jacksonville, FL
POSTED
2 days ago

General CounselAbout the CompanyPioneering clean energy technology companyIndustryUtilitiesTypePrivately HeldAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking a General Counsel to be its lead legal executive, driving a proactive legal strategy that aligns with commercial and operational goals. The successful candidate will be a strategic advisor to the executive leadership and the Board, playing a key role in accelerating revenue initiatives, overseeing legal aspects of acquisitions, and guiding workplace and compliance matters. This role requires a legal professional with over ten to fifteen years of experience in corporate law, including a background in senior in-house leadership or premier law firms, and a strong history of managing acquisition-related legal matters. The General Counsel will also be responsible for simplifying contracting workflows, developing scalable contracting processes, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.Applicants for the General Counsel position at the company should have a business-oriented approach, extensive knowledge of employment and workplace law, and experience in multinational operations. The role demands a qualified attorney with a strong academic background, active bar membership, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will have a background in rapidly scaling software, technology, or digital infrastructure companies, and experience in venture-backed or rapidly expanding technology businesses. Strong commercial judgment, the ability to balance legal exposure with business priorities, and experience in leading legal teams across multiple countries are essential. The General Counsel will also be involved in enterprise compliance efforts, direct outside counsel relationships, and oversee litigation strategy while managing legal spend effectively.Travel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsLegal

About the Company

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Confidential

American Equity Mortgage, Inc., is one of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders with a proven history of success. For 20 years we have held integrity, leadership, strength and stability making us highly respected in the industry, as well as throughout the communities we serve. We are committed to our customers by specializing in helping people save money through mortgage refinancing, debt consolidation, and home purchase loans. Our employees are continually growing with our ongoing, coaching culture, training and support along with upward mobility promoting from within our organization. Our commitment to helping others carries into social responsibility to support, assist and empower communities with our private foundation known as AEM Cares, along with our corporate giving program to help and enable charitable causes nationwide reach their goals.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
WEBSITE
https://www.americanequity.com