Associate General Counsel

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and skilled Associate General Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. The Associate General Counsel will play a critical role in providing legal support and guidance across multiple corporate functions, with a primary focus on matters involving commercial contracting, intellectual property (IP) and branding, real estate, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), employment law, and other matters as assigned. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of these legal areas, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments to mitigate risks and drive business success.  Location is flexible, in a city in which the Company has a major port or operations (NYC area, D.C. area, or Chicago)   Duties and Responsibilities:   Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Assist in the identification, evaluation, and execution of M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, drafting, and negotiating transaction documents. Work closely with senior management, external counsel, and other stakeholders to facilitate successful M&A transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures. Provide post-transaction integration and compliance support. Commercial Contracting: Negotiate, draft, and review a wide variety of commercial contracts, including customer agreements, vendor agreements, operations agreements, NDAs, letters of intent, and other contracts consistent with the operation of a global transportation and tourism business. Provide strategic legal advice on contract terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Develop and implement contract management processes and best practices to streamline contracting and ensure consistency and compliance. Real Estate: Provide legal support for the company’s real estate transactions Negotiate, draft and review real estate agreements, including lease agreements, license agreements and related documents. Intellectual Property (IP): Advise on the protection, enforcement, and commercialization of intellectual property assets, including trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Oversee IP-related agreements. Work closely with internal marketing teams to identify, protect, and manage the company’s intellectual property portfolio. Ensure the company’s compliance with IP laws, regulations, and industry standards. General Legal Support: Provide ongoing legal counsel and support to business units across various functions, including sales, marketing, operations, human resources, information technology and finance. Monitor and assess legal developments in the above-mentioned areas of responsibility and advise the business on potential impacts. Manage and maintain strong relationships with external legal counsel   Requirements & Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in candidate’s state of residence. 10+ years of full time legal experience with a focus on mergers & acquisitions commercial contracting, intellectual property and real estate. Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong business acumen and ability to provide practical legal advice in support of business objectives. Experience in infrastructure preferred. Previous national law firm experience preferred.