Senior Counsel: Commercial, Governance & M&A

Lindblad Expeditions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits for employees and fam

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D

Flexible Spending Account

Paid holidays

Parental Leave

Sick/personal days

Pet Insurance discount

Job summary

Lindblad Expeditions seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel across operations with a focus on commercial contracting and governance. You will work closely with the General Counsel and cross-functional leaders to identify legal risk, support sound commercial decisions, and advance business objectives while maintaining compliance.

The role covers regulatory compliance, employment matters, and strategic transactions, with a strong emphasis on due

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 5–8 years of relevant legal experience in corporate environments.
• Ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements and advise business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements including vendor and supplier contracts.
• Provide regulatory compliance and employment-related guidance; coordinate with HR and external counsel as needed.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, investments, and strategic transactions with due diligence and document review.
• Assist with corporate governance, SEC disclosures, and board/committee materials.

Skills

Commercial contract negotiation

Legal writing

Regulatory compliance

Employment law

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Lindblad Expeditions seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel across operations with a focus on commercial contracting and governance. You will work closely with the General Counsel and cross-functional leaders to identify legal risk, support sound commercial decisions, and advance business objectives while maintaining compliance.

The role covers regulatory compliance, employment matters, and strategic transactions, with a strong emphasis on due