Deputy General Counsel

GMF Steel•Lakeland, FL

2d•$130,000

About The Position

The Deputy General Counsel will serve as a member of the legal team responsible for overseeing contract management, corporate compliance, and day‑to‑day legal operations. This role will work closely with the General Counsel, executive leadership, and operational teams to minimize risk, ensure regulatory compliance, negotiate key agreements, and support strategic business initiatives. The ideal candidate is business‑oriented, solution‑driven, and able to manage a broad range of legal matters in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law or eligible for in‑house counsel registration
8+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on commercial contracts and corporate compliance (in-house experience preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
At least 1 year of experience in accounting or related field preferred
Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a high volume of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, customer contracts, NDAs, purchase agreements, and service-level agreements
Develop and maintain a centralized contract management system and implement best practices for contract lifecycle management
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure contractual terms align with business objectives
Identify and mitigate contractual risks and ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable laws
Support and enhance company-wide compliance programs
Identify potential legal risks and work proactively with cross-functional groups to mitigate them
Support dispute resolution, claims management, and coordination with external counsel when needed
Advise on employment law, real estate, corporate structure, IP matters, and other general legal topics as they arise