Assistant General Counsel – Corporate and Strategic Transactions

at  HirexHire

ABOUT US

HirexHire (pronounced hire by hire) is a Chicago-based recruiting and talent consultancy that integrates with companies short-term to provide long-term talent solutions. We take a seat in our client’s everyday operations to understand their people goals, gaps, and challenges. We then develop and implement the processes and technologies to execute a sustainable and scalable talent plan.
We partner with companies expecting or experiencing high growth which need to hire at scale or fill a critical role rapidly. Our clients are not looking for quick-fix placements but are thoughtfully building a hiring strategy to scale their businesses.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate transactions, strategic partnerships, M&A, and corporate governance.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and execution of M&A transactions.
• Manage strategic investments, including equity and debt financing transactions.
• Oversee transaction regulatory compliance processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of acquired businesses.
• Manage external counsel and provide oversight on key corporate legal matters.
• Manage a junior M&A attorney and other legal staff.
• Provide corporate governance support.
• Support the Company’s subsidiary formation and management.
• Assist business clients with contract and other commercial disputes.
• Provide practical commercial and legal advice to facilitate operational decision-making.
• Perform special assignments or projects as assigned.
• Serve as the principal corporate attorney for M&A, investments, and transactional matters.