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Solutus Legal Search · 1 day ago

General Counsel, San Francisco, CA (937-SLS)

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$350K/yr - $400K/yr

Solutus Legal Search is assisting a high-growth, venture-backed technology company in its search for a seasoned General Counsel to join its executive leadership team. This role involves leading legal strategy and serving as the principal legal advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors while overseeing global legal matters, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors

Lead all global legal matters, including corporate governance, financing, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, real estate, land use, and operational risk

Guide the company through late-stage private company operations, capital raises, potential debt financings, and IPO readiness

Oversee complex commercial agreements with enterprise customers, strategic partners, suppliers, and infrastructure counterparties

Partner closely with go-to-market, sales, and operations teams to support large, long-term, infrastructure-style customer relationships

Advise on regulatory frameworks spanning federal, state, and local authorities, including permitting, zoning, and operational compliance

Support real-world operations and safety initiatives, including crisis response and incident management

Lead and develop a high-performing legal team, fostering a pragmatic, business-oriented culture

Manage outside counsel thoughtfully, balancing internal expertise with disciplined external spend

Act as a cross-functional leader who can influence, collaborate, and earn trust in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Active bar membershipGeneral Counsel experienceCommercial contractingCorporate governanceRegulatory complianceLand useZoningCrisis managementInfluencing skillsLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required

Significant legal experience at a high-growth technology company

Strong commercial contracting experience, including customer, supplier, and infrastructure agreements

Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-forward advice without over-lawyering

Track record of stability and long-term impact in prior roles

Seasoned, confident leader who can operate as a peer to senior executives

Pragmatic and commercially savvy, with an operator's mindset

Comfortable in fast-paced, demanding environments where execution matters

Able to influence without relying solely on formal authority or excessive process

Resilient, steady, and unflappable in high-stakes or crisis situations

Collaborative, low-ego, and effective in flat organizational structures

Preferred

Prior General Counsel experience preferred, though our client will consider seasoned #2 candidates for the position on a case-by-case basis

Background in hardware-enabled, operationally complex businesses (e.g., advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, energy, logistics, or similarly regulated industries)

Deep experience in corporate governance, venture and late-stage financings, and public-company preparation

Familiarity with land use, zoning, permitting, and regulated operations; ability to partner with specialized regulatory teams