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# Associate General Counsel, Corporate, Transactions & Finance (969-SLS) at Solutus Legal Search

- **Company:** Solutus Legal Search
- **Location:** Milwaukee, WI
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-06-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/solutuslegal/7da1f196-5b95-43c7-8b7a-d4e986c8fc55

## Job description

Our client has exclusively retained Solutus Legal Search to assist with its search for an Associate General Counsel – Corporate, Transactions & Finance. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer and serving as a key strategic advisor across the organization. The successful candidate will provide sophisticated legal counsel on corporate transactions, finance and tax matters, governance, employee benefits, international operations, and other strategic business initiatives. This position is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over time, this attorney will have the opportunity to serve as successor to the CLO. The company is a well-established, global market leader with a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth. The legal department is viewed as a strategic business partner and is deeply integrated into the company’s decision-making processes. The organization values collaboration, integrity, accountability, and practical problem-solving, and seeks an attorney who can balance legal risk with business objectives while supporting growth initiatives across the enterprise.

Responsibilities Include:

- Support and, in certain cases, lead mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic corporate transactions.
- Conduct and oversee legal due diligence and assist in structuring, negotiating, and executing complex transactions.
- Partner with corporate development, finance, and external advisors on deal assessment, strategy, and execution.
- Provide legal support on financing arrangements, capital allocation initiatives, and corporate structuring matters.
- Collaborate with internal and external finance and tax advisors to align legal and tax strategies.
- Support corporate governance, entity management, and the development of corporate policies and compliance programs.
- Advise on employee benefit plans, including retirement and health programs, and ensure compliance with ERISA and related regulations.
- Provide legal guidance on international operations, cross-border transactions, and global regulatory compliance.
- Support the contract management function and provide attorney-level guidance on commercial agreements.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and business stakeholders, communicating legal risks and practical solutions effectively.
- Develop and manage relationships with outside counsel while driving efficient and business-focused legal support.

The ideal candidate will possess 12+ years of legal experience, including a combination of top law firm and/or sophisticated in-house experience supporting corporate transactions, finance-related matters, corporate governance, and strategic business initiatives. Experience with employee benefits, international operations, tax structuring, and complex commercial matters is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be a pragmatic, business-minded attorney with excellent judgment and executive presence. This individual will have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, influence stakeholders across an organization, and translate complex legal concepts into practical business solutions. Strong communication skills, high integrity, and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics are essential. The ideal candidate will also bring a collaborative approach, a global perspective, and a commitment to partnering with business leaders to achieve strategic objectives while appropriately managing risk. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected and growing organization in a highly strategic legal leadership role. The Associate General Counsel will work closely with senior executives, influence key business decisions, and play a critical role in supporting the company’s continued growth and success. Solutus has been retained as the exclusive representative for this search. Resumes submitted directly to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for review and evaluation. Ref. #969-SLS

## About Solutus Legal Search

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Solutus Legal Search is a concierge legal search boutique that specializes in the permanent placement of lawyers in corporations and law firms, offering tailored search strategies for each client’s unique hiring needs.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Redwood City, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2000
- **Founders**: Julie Q. Brush (Founder & CEO)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Legal Services (Legal Recruitment / Staffing)
- Target customers: B2B – corporations (in-house legal departments from emerging growth to public companies) and law firms (large firms and boutiques).
- Mission or purpose: Deliver premium legal search and consulting services with precision and a holistic, career‑focused approach for both clients and candidates.

## Products & Services
- **[In‑House Search]**: Retained search for corporate legal departments at all seniority levels (Corporate Counsel to General Counsel). Clients range from Series A startups to large public companies across all industries globally. Service type: Retained search / consulting.
- **[Law Firm Search]**: Lateral partner and associate placements, including individual and group partner moves, for large law firms and boutiques. Service type: Retained search.
- **[Candidate Services]**: Strategic career advisory for attorneys seeking job changes or ongoing career guidance, including job opportunities and personalized roadmaps. Service type: Career consulting.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $17.9M (estimated, as of latest available data) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/solutus-legal-search)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors; privately held. Partners include a broad network of corporate legal departments and law firms.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 68% diversity placement rate
  - Average placement time of 38 days from start to offer
  - Offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle
  - Over 1,000 placements made since founding
  - 90 years of combined experience on the team
  - Year‑over‑year job postings increased 50% (though headcount declined 8.3% to 5 employees) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/solutus-legal-search)

## Competitive Advantages
- All recruiters are former lawyers who practiced at top law firms, giving them deep legal market knowledge, candidate assessment expertise, and extensive networks.
- Holistic, career‑focused approach with candidates – they act as strategic advisors, not just placement agents.
- Boutique, concierge‑style service with a proven track record (68% diversity placements, 38‑day average placement cycle).
- Longevity and reputation: over two decades in the legal search industry.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to provide premium, retained legal search and consulting services for both corporate and law firm clients.
- Maintain a strong emphasis on diversity hiring and holistic candidate career strategy.
- Expand reach across geographies (already covering multiple U.S. markets) and adapt to remote/hybrid work trends.

## Why Work Here
- Work with a small, experienced team of former lawyers who are deeply invested in candidate and client success.
- Culture emphasizes diversity (68% of placements are diverse) and long‑term career guidance.
- Remote and hybrid roles available; job postings include fully remote, hybrid, and on‑site positions (e.g., Senior Product Counsel – Hybrid San Francisco, Senior Commercial Counsel – Remote USA) [jobs.lever.co/solutuslegal](https://jobs.lever.co/solutuslegal).
- Opportunity to work with high‑profile legal departments and law firms across industries.
- The firm uses AI tools to support resume screening but retains human judgment in final hiring decisions.

## Sources
1. [solutuslegal.com](https://solutuslegal.com/)
2. [solutuslegal.com/about-us](https://solutuslegal.com/about-us/)
3. [linkedin.com/company/solutus-legal-search](https://linkedin.com/company/solutus-legal-search)
4. [jobs.lever.co/solutuslegal](https://jobs.lever.co/solutuslegal)
5. [solutuslegal.com/jobs](https://solutuslegal.com/jobs/)

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