Associate General Counsel $185,000 - $235,000 Annual

ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Commerce Casino seeks an accomplished attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel, reporting to the General Counsel and advising senior leadership on legal strategy and risk management. This role focuses on employment law, privacy, regulatory compliance, and strategic initiatives essential to growth.

The successful candidate will combine legal expertise with executive presence, broad business acumen, and the ability to navigate complex, multi‑department needs while aligning legal strategy

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with active California Bar membership.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible legal experience in-house or top-tier firms.
• Experience advising senior management on privacy, compliance, and corporate matters.
• Ability to counsel across a matrixed organization and manage outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal advisor to HR and business leaders on employment law and risk.
• Lead internal investigations and advise on risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee privacy, data governance, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Partner with GC to enhance legal operations and scalable processes.

Skills

Executive leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Strategic advisory

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Commerce Casino is seeking an accomplished, business-oriented attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel and a key member of our Legal Team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and play an active role in shaping the Company's legal, regulatory, and risk management strategy.

The Associate General Counsel will provide legal counsel across a broad range of complex matters, with a focus on employment, privacy, regulatory compliance, and strategic business initiatives. This role will work closely with company Directors and Managers to support Central's continued growth, safeguard the organization's interests, and ensure legal strategies are aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate combines deep legal expertise with exceptional judgment, executive presence, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to managing risk in a dynamic and evolving business environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to broaden the scope of their responsibilities and adjust flexibly to the critical business and legal needs of the company.

Key Responsibilities

Employment Law, and Litigation management

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to Human Resources and business leaders on employment law, workforce strategy, employee relations, accommodations, compliance, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Counsel leaders on complex and sensitive employment matters.
• Lead sensitive internal investigations and advise on risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Human Resources on employment related compliance training and policy development.
• Partner with Human Resources and business leaders to proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve disputes before escalation.
• Oversee enterprise eDiscovery programs including litigation holds and data collection.
• Work with the General Counsel to manage a diverse range of litigation matters including commercial disputes, product liability, intellectual property, employment claims, class actions, and government or regulatory investigations.

Privacy, Data Governance & Compliance

• Provide strategic guidance regarding privacy, data governance, information management, and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Technology, Information Security, Marketing, Human Resources, and Operations teams to support privacy and compliance programs.
• Advise on data collection, use, sharing, retention, and incident response matters.

Legal Department Team

• Help establish departmental priorities and drive execution of strategic legal initiatives.
• Partner closely with the General Counsel to enhance legal operations, improve processes, and develop scalable solutions that support the Company's growth.
• Act as a trusted resource and advisor across the organization, helping business leaders navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the California Bar, or eligibility for Registered In-House Counsel status.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible legal experience, including a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house counsel experience.
• Experience advising senior management on privacy, compliance, commercial, and corporate legal matters.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively provide advice and counsel on business decisions across a matrixed organization.
• Experience managing outside counsel and balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Exceptional judgment, leadership skills, and executive presence.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Unwavering integrity, discretion, and commitment to ethical leadership.

POSITION INFORMATION

• This position pays $185,000 - $235,000 per year depending on experience

Benefits Package & Employee Programs

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life Insurance and on-site nurse
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program