General Counsel

Description

Position at GVW Group, LLC

What will you do?

As the General Counsel you will translate the company’s vision into actionable legal strategies that support and protect the interests of the holding company and its portfolio businesses. This is a hands-on role requiring exceptional critical thinking about legal and operational challenges, coupled with the ability to exercise sound judgment in complex situations. We are seeking someone with a proven track record across multiple areas of law, including corporate governance, securities, investments, manufacturing law, distribution agreements, and labor law, while providing legal guidance and risk mitigation strategies to support the holding company’s operations and growth. This position needs to ensure each portfolio company adheres to legal requirements and operate smoothly within their respective industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide counsel to the senior management on legal matters.
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to mitigate risks.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulationsand compliance with securities laws
• Structure investment funds in compliance with legal and tax requirements
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations (e.g. vehicle safety standards, environmental regulations, emissions controls, etc)
• Ensure compliance with the Federal Trade Commission and Franchise Rule
• Provide legal counsel on corporate governance, strategic decision-making, and risk management across the portfolio.
• Oversee corporate governance practices and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Prepare and review corporate documents
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including partnership agreements, vendor contracts, supplier contracts and service agreements.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel as necessary and represent the company in legal proceedings.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across all companies in the portfolio, including commercial disputes, regulatory violations, investment decisions and contract breaches.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement measures to safeguard the company’s interests.
• Provide legal support on employment law matters, including employee relations, labor disputes, and compliance with employment regulations.
• Draft and review employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and non-compete clauses.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 20 years of legal experience, with significant experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Proven track record as a General Counsel or senior legal executive, preferably within a private holding company or similar environment.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in manufacturing
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Who are we?

GVW Group is a dynamic private investment and industrial holding company dedicated since 1993 to growing and starting businesses. We take an entrepreneurial approach to building value for our scalable early stage, high-growth, and mid-sized operating companies by providing strategic expertise and resources. Along the way, we have expanded globally into diverse industries ranging from manufacturing, to technology, distribution, big data, engineering, and energy efficiency.

Where will you work?

This General counsel role will be based in Miami, FL or Birmingham, Alabama.

What do we offer in benefits?

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package, to include base salary, incentive bonus opportunities, and benefits such as medical/dental/vision options, 401K plan, etc.