Harbor
consulting and technology services
DeputyGeneralCounsel
“Deputy General Counsel at Harbor. Skills: legal leadership, function ownership, commercial contracts, revenue enablement, employment, litigation & risk management, M&A & corporate transactions, compliance, governance & board engagement. Own and lead the global legal function, including team management, outside counsel oversight, and budget responsibility. Build and scale a high-performing, data-driven legal organization with appropriate processes, operational workflows, tools, and KPIs”
What You'll Achieve.
build and scale a best-in-class legal function aligned with a high-velocity commercial organization and evolving global footprint; drive business outcomes while managing legal risk; own and scale the global legal function; build scalable legal infrastructure; accelerate deal velocity; align legal risk tolerance and revenue objectives; execute transactions aligned with strategic goals; develop policies and controls appropriate for a PE-backed, scaling organization; shape the legal function; influence strategic decisions; directly impact the trajectory of a global, PE-backed business; build a modern, scalable legal organization from the ground up
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years of legal experience, including a mix of law firm and in-house roles, 3–5+ years in a senior in-house leadership role (GC, Deputy GC, or SVP Legal), preferably in PE- or late-stage VC-backed companies, Demonstrated full ownership of a legal function, including team leadership and operational buildout, Extensive experience in high-volume commercial contracting within a sales-driven organization (ideally tech-enabled services, software, or SaaS), experience in employment law, disputes, and litigation management, including oversight of outside counsel, Proven ability to build scalable legal infrastructure in low-process or high-growth environments, Experience advising senior executives and presenting to Boards of Directors, Track record as a cross-functional operator, partnering effectively with Sales, Finance, HR, and executive teams, Active membership in at least one U. S. state bar
Nice to Have
Experience in high-growth environments, working closely with CRO/CGO and revenue teams, M&A experience as lead in-house counsel on at least one buy- or sell-side transaction, Background in global professional services, consulting, or tech-enabled services businesses, Demonstrated player-coach leadership style, Illinois bar membership preferred
What You'll Do.
Own and lead the global legal function
including team management
outside counsel oversight
and budget responsibility
Build and scale a high-performing
data-driven legal organization with appropriate processes
operational workflows
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO
and Board of Directors on legal
and governance matters
Operate as a player-coach
balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution
Lead legal support for a high-volume
sales-driven contracting environment
partnering closely with CRO/CGO and Sales leadership
and execution of complex commercial agreements (clients
Design and implement scalable contracting frameworks
and approval workflows to accelerate deal velocity
Ensure alignment between legal risk tolerance and revenue objectives
Provide strategic guidance on global employment matters
Manage litigation and disputes
including oversight of outside counsel
Partner closely with HR and leadership on employee relations and workforce strategy
Oversee enterprise risk management
and mitigation strategies
Serve as lead in-house counsel on M&A transactions
including buy- and sell-side deals
Drive legal aspects of due diligence
Partner with Corporate Development
and external advisors to execute transactions aligned with strategic goals
Support corporate governance and Board engagement
including preparation and presentation of materials
Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements
including data privacy and cybersecurity
Develop policies and controls appropriate for a PE-backed
Act as a board-ready advisor
translating complex legal issues into actionable business guidance
Act as a key partner to Finance
and executive leadership
Drive alignment between legal
and commercial priorities
Support enterprise-wide initiatives
including international expansion
operational refinement and integration efforts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with the CEO, Board, and leadership team; Partner closely with CRO/CGO and Sales leadership; Partner closely with HR and leadership; Partner with Corporate Development, Finance, and external advisors; Act as a key partner to Finance, Sales, HR, and executive leadership; Drive alignment between legal, operational, and commercial priorities
Communication Scope
presenting to Boards of Directors; translating complex legal issues into actionable business guidance
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