Senior General Counsel - Strategy & Risk Leader for Growth

Acquisition Network LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquisition Network is conducting senior General Counsel searches in New York in partnership with Career Launch. The roles demand strong leadership, executive communication, and a proven track record of scaling organizations with disciplined systems.

Base salary range across represented searches is $240,000 to $400,000 per year, with compensation that may include bonus, commission, or equity depending on the employer and role.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading the relevant operating, legal, people, or executive function.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and written and verbal communication.
• Record of improving systems and delivering outcomes across organizational boundaries.
• Comfort working directly with executives on ambiguous and sensitive priorities.
• Ability to balance speed, quality, compliance, and long-term organizational health.
• Authorization to work in the United States for the employer without misrepresenting work status.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy, governance, risk management, and commercial counsel.
• Own strategy, operating cadence, and measurable outcomes for the assigned function.
• Translate executive priorities into clear plans, owners, timelines, and decision points.
• Build repeatable systems that improve speed, quality, accountability, and risk management.
• Coordinate high-stakes work across leaders, teams, and external partners.
• Surface risks early and provide concise recommendations supported by evidence.
• Develop team capability through hiring, coaching, documentation, and performance management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Risk management

Legal governance

Job description

Acquisition Network is conducting senior General Counsel searches in New York in partnership with Career Launch. The roles demand strong leadership, executive communication, and a proven track record of scaling organizations with disciplined systems.

Base salary range across represented searches is $240,000 to $400,000 per year, with compensation that may include bonus, commission, or equity depending on the employer and role.