Assistant General Counsel

Lindblad Expeditions•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel provides practical, business-oriented legal counsel across Lindblad Expeditions’ operations, with a primary focus on commercial contracting, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, employment-related matters, and strategic transactions. Working closely with the General Counsel and cross-functional business leaders, this attorney identifies and manages legal risk, supports sound commercial decisions, and helps advance the company’s business objectives while maintaining appropriate legal and compliance standards. The role drafts, reviews, negotiates, and advises on commercial agreements; provides day-to-day operational and commercial guidance; and supports compliance and employment matters. It also supports mergers and acquisitions and other strategic initiatives, coordinates with outside counsel and internal teams, and assists with corporate governance, SEC disclosures, and reporting. Positions based in the New York and Seattle offices follow a hybrid schedule: employees work in the office Tuesday through Thursday and may work remotely Monday and Friday. Candidates must live within reasonable commuting distance of their designated office.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
5–8 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house corporate legal department, with meaningful experience advising on commercial contracts and corporate matters.
Ability to independently draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and provide practical, risk-based advice to business stakeholders.
Working knowledge of commercial legal issues, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and employment-related legal issues, with depth appropriate to assigned responsibilities.
Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to nonlegal stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize multiple matters, exercise sound judgment, protect confidential information, and collaborate effectively across functions.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos in English, and communicate effectively in writing and orally with a professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, or related due diligence.
In-house experience working closely with senior business and functional leaders.
Experience coordinating outside counsel and supporting the development of practical compliance policies and processes.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements, including vendor and supplier agreements, consulting and independent contractor arrangements, nondisclosure agreements, licenses, leases, and other business contracts.
Partner with business stakeholders to identify legal and commercial risks, recommend practical solutions, and support contract execution and ongoing obligations.
Provide responsive legal guidance on day-to-day operational and commercial matters.
Advise on applicable legal and regulatory requirements and assist with corporate policies, compliance processes, and internal controls.
Provide legal support on employment-related matters and agreements in coordination with Human Resources and external counsel when appropriate.
Conduct legal research, assess emerging issues, and translate legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance for business partners.
Support mergers, acquisitions, investments, and other strategic initiatives through due diligence, document review, transaction coordination, and preparation of related legal materials.
Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on assigned matters, including workstreams, timelines, and legal deliverables.
Develop working relationships across Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Commercial, and other teams, handling sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment.
Support corporate governance processes, including preparation and review of board and committee materials, resolutions, minutes, and related corporate records.
Assist with SEC disclosure and reporting obligations, including periodic and current reports, coordinating with Finance and other stakeholders to support timely, accurate disclosures.

Benefits

Travel benefits for employees and their family.
Voyage of Discovery trips for employees to travel as guests.
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
Flexible Spending Account for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
Pre-tax commuter benefit.
7–8 paid holidays and one floating holiday option.
Up to 15 days of vacation, prorated per anniversary year.
Parental leave.
Sick/personal days per city and state ordinance.
Pet insurance discount.