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Assistant General Counsel
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. <br> 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.
Required J.D. from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state (or immediately eligible for licensure via reciprocity/transfer). 3–8 years of experience in corporate/transactional law, real estate, or commercial litigation. Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to work across multiple disciplines and manage diverse priorities simultaneously. Preferred Experience with regulatory matters in a specialized industry (e.g., healthcare, financial services, or energy). Experience with complex tax-credit or other incentive-finance transactions. Background in real estate development or construction law. Proven ability to thrive in a highly autonomous, ambiguity-heavy environment.
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  • Omaha, NE
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • - USD / Yearly
  • 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. <br> 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.
  • 2025-12-04T17:13:54Z

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