Commercial Counsel: Contracts, Compliance & M&A

Lindblad Expeditions; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits for employees and aff

Voyage of Discovery trips

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D

Flexible Spending Account

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit

Paid Holidays

Vacation time

Parental Leave

Sick/personal days

Pet Insurance discount

Job summary

Lindblad Expeditions is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to provide practical, business-focused legal counsel across operations, with emphasis on commercial contracting, governance, regulatory compliance, and employment matters.

The role involves supporting strategic transactions, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring strong legal and compliance standards to advance business objectives while maintaining risk controls.

Qualifications

• JD required with 5–8 years of relevant in-house or law-firm experience.
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and employment-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Support regulatory compliance, governance, and employment-related matters.
• Assist with strategic transactions, due diligence, and board material preparation.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Lindblad Expeditions is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to provide practical, business-focused legal counsel across operations, with emphasis on commercial contracting, governance, regulatory compliance, and employment matters.

The role involves supporting strategic transactions, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring strong legal and compliance standards to advance business objectives while maintaining risk controls.