General Counsel

LV Search Partners•Las Vegas, NV

20d

About The Position

The General Counsel serves as the company’s primary legal advisor, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. The role oversees litigation, corporate legal matters, employment issues, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance, protecting the company’s legal and business interests while providing practical guidance on matters affecting daily operations and long-term strategy. The position requires an experienced attorney with backgrounds in tort defense and civil business law, hands-on litigation experience, corporate governance, employment law, and regulatory affairs. The General Counsel independently manages a diverse legal workload and provides clear, actionable advice to company leadership.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in Nevada, in good standing.
Substantial experience in both tort defense and civil business law.
Experience defending motor vehicle accidents, personal injury claims, or similar civil litigation matters.
First-chair litigation experience, including depositions, hearings, and case strategy.
Strong background in corporate governance, business transactions, contract negotiations, and complex business matters.
Working knowledge of employment law, EEOC complaints, labor relations, and human resources matters.
Experience working with state and local regulatory agencies, legislative bodies, and government stakeholders.
Experience with insurance policies, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to business leaders.
Ability to independently manage a diverse caseload, prioritize competing demands, and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to take firm positions, advocate for the company’s interests, balance legal risk with practical business needs, anticipate challenges, and manage matters independently.
Strong organization and relationship-building skills for working with the Board, company leadership, outside counsel, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage an active caseload of approximately 20 matters, including motor vehicle accident defense, personal injury claims, and other civil litigation, with support from a litigation paralegal.
Review and approve pleadings and case documentation; conduct depositions; and attend case status conferences, NRCP 16.1 conferences, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
Advise leadership and the Board of Directors on corporate governance, business operations, legal risk, and complex civil business matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, business contracts, and other legal documents.
Advise on EEOC complaints, employment disputes, labor matters, human resources issues, and other workplace-related legal concerns.
Work with Nevada regulatory bodies, including the Nevada Taxicab Authority, the Division of Industrial Relations, and the Nevada Transportation Authority, to monitor regulatory developments and support compliance.
Review insurance proposals, policies, renewals, coverage matters, and 401(k) plan renewals and related documentation to identify risks and support business decisions.
Handle land disputes, property-related legal matters, and other business disputes.
Monitor legislative activity, interpret regulatory changes, and represent the company in dealings with government agencies and industry stakeholders.
Ensure legal documents are accurate, thorough, and aligned with company objectives, and provide clear, actionable legal guidance to leadership.