Deputy General Counsel
Harbor is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed consulting and technology services firm formed through the integration of multiple specialized businesses. As the company scales globally through organic growth and mergers and acquisitions, it is building a sophisticated, sales-oriented, and operationally rigorous platform. To support this next phase of growth, Harbor is seeking a Deputy General Counsel (DGC) to serve as a senior legal leader and strategic business partner. This role will help build and scale a best-in-class legal function aligned with a high-velocity commercial organization and evolving global footprint.
The Deputy General Counsel will own and lead the global legal function, including team management, outside counsel oversight, and budget responsibility. This individual will build and scale a high-performing, data-driven legal organization with appropriate processes, operational workflows, tools, and key performance indicators. Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive leadership, and Board of Directors, the DGC will provide strategic guidance on legal, risk, and governance matters. The role requires balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment.
Key responsibilities include leading legal support for a high-volume, sales-driven contracting environment, overseeing drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements with clients, partners, and vendors. The DGC will design and implement scalable contracting frameworks, playbooks, and approval workflows to accelerate deal velocity. Additionally, the role involves providing strategic guidance on global employment matters, managing litigation and disputes, overseeing enterprise risk management, and serving as lead in-house counsel on mergers and acquisitions transactions.
The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of legal experience, including a mix of law firm and in-house roles, with at least 3–5 years in a senior in-house leadership position such as General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or Senior Vice President of Legal. Experience in private equity- or late-stage venture capital-backed companies is preferred. The candidate should demonstrate full ownership of a legal function, including team leadership and operational buildout, extensive experience in high-volume commercial contracting within a sales-driven organization, and strong experience in employment law, disputes, and litigation management.
This is a remote position that can be worked anywhere in the United States, with a preference for candidates in Chicago, where Harbor's corporate headquarters is located. The company offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and evolving organization.