Associate General Counsel

Divert; Concord (MA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Divert in Concord, MA is hiring an Associate General Counsel to join their legal department. This critical role encompasses corporate law, transactional work, and engaging with outside counsel. You will provide essential legal support across various operations and ensure compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a J.D. and 5 to 10 years of experience, including M&A or financing transactions. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of legal experience with a mix of law firm and in-house experience.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Experience with financing transactions, M&A, or capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead work on financings, M&A, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory matters affecting operations.

Skills

Legal experience

Corporate and transactional law

Strong interpersonal skills

Comfortable operating as a generalist

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

About Divert

Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to provide to people in need, and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted food – Prevent, Provide, Power Divert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment.

The Role

Divert is hiring an Associate General Counsel to join the General Counsel as the second member of the legal department. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role. You will work across every area of the business, handling both day‑to‑day legal operations and complex transformational matters. You will be expected to play a senior strategic role within the company.

Location

Concord, MA (hybrid preferred; open to discussion); occasional travel required

What You’ll Do

• Corporate and transactional matters: Support and, over time, lead work on financings (project finance, corporate finance, and capital raises), M&A and other strategic transactions, working closely with outside counsel and company leadership.
• Commercial contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer and vendor contracts, technology agreements, and partnership arrangements.
• Outside counsel management: Direct and manage relationships with outside counsel across practice areas, ensuring efficient use of external legal resources and alignment with business objectives.
• Regulatory and compliance: Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory matters affecting Divert's operations, including finance, construction, operations, waste, transportation, and energy production regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
• General legal support: Serve as a trusted advisor to business teams across the company, providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance on a broad range of issues as they arise.

What We’re Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5 to 10 years of legal experience, with a strong foundation in corporate, transactional, and commercial work. A mix of law firm and in-house experience is valued.
• Experience with or meaningful exposure to financing transactions, M&A, or capital markets.
• Familiarity with the waste, energy, or environmental sectors is strongly preferred. Candidates without direct industry experience should demonstrate a genuine interest in renewable energy or environmental matters.
• Comfortable operating as a generalist in a lean legal department, with the ability to move quickly between routine tasks and complex, high-stakes projects.
• Intellectually curious, resourceful, and able to exercise sound judgment independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with business partners at all levels.

What’s In It For You

The expected base salary range for this role is $190,000-$230,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Divert also offers equity compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
• Life Insurance
• Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization

Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact the Divert Recruiting Team, [e-mail]