Deputy General Counsel

Haffner's•Lawrence, MA

About The Position

The Deputy General Counsel manages the company’s legal affairs and supports the General Counsel in overseeing the organization’s legal matters. The role works closely with the other Deputy General Counsel to coordinate priorities, share knowledge, maintain visibility into each other’s matters, and provide continuity of legal support. The Deputy General Counsels collaborate across their areas of responsibility and may assume responsibility for each other’s matters when needed. The position provides legal support for real estate acquisitions, divestitures, leasing, and development involving convenience stores, fuel sites, and other commercial properties. It also drafts and negotiates commercial agreements for the company’s convenience store, retail fuel, wholesale distribution, and related operations, and advises business leaders on contractual obligations and risk. The role supports corporate governance and business transactions and advises on regulatory compliance across the company’s operations, including environmental, fuel-handling, and property-related requirements.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience practicing law, with a substantial portion spent at a law firm.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Admitted to the bar in Massachusetts or able to become a member of the Massachusetts bar.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support for acquisitions, divestitures, leasing, and development of convenience stores, fuel sites, and other commercial properties.
Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, easements, and related transaction documents.
Coordinate legal due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, permitting, and environmental review.
Support closings and post-closing obligations in collaboration with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and consultants.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including supply, vendor, service, equipment, and construction agreements.
Advise business leaders on contractual obligations, risk allocation, indemnification, insurance requirements, defaults, renewals, and termination rights.
Support corporate governance and business transactions in partnership with the General Counsel, the other Deputy General Counsel, and business stakeholders.
Advise on and support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, licensing, and permitting requirements.
Partner with business leaders and environmental, health, and safety personnel to identify regulatory obligations and develop and maintain policies and procedures.
Address compliance risks related to environmental protection, fuel storage and handling, and property acquisition, development, and use.
Coordinate legal support for regulatory inquiries, inspections, and enforcement matters; advise on corrective actions; and monitor regulatory developments.
Coordinate priorities and share knowledge with the other Deputy General Counsel, maintain visibility into each other’s matters, and assume responsibility for each other’s matters when needed.