Assistant General Counsel – Corporate and Strategic Transactions - 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.

OUR CLIENT 

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry: Consumer Staple Products, Cannabis

Company Size: 4,000+ Employees

What They Do: Our client in the cannabis industry currently operates in a quarter of the country with double-digit retail locations and a triple-digit growth rate making them one of the fastest-growing companies in North America. As they avidly tackle nationwide development with cultivation facilities, dispensaries, and their headquarters in Chicago – the demand to fill their teams is at an all-time high.

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.

WHAT YOU WILL LIKELY NEED

• JD degree and at least one state bar admission in good standing.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in general corporate matters.
• Strong background in negotiating and closing complex transactions, particularly in regulated industries.
• Experience with managing debt facilities and compliance with financial covenants.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong working knowledge of corporate governance rules and standards.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen with a voracious learning mindset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Prior experience managing other attorneys

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