Human Capital Ventures · 2 days ago
General Council (Chief Legal Officer)
Detroit Metro
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $400K/yrHuman Capital Ventures is conducting a confidential executive search for a high-tech automotive manufacturing organization entering a phase of accelerated expansion. They are seeking a General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer to lead legal, compliance, and governance activities while serving as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team and Board.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors
Lead and oversee all corporate legal matters, including governance, compliance, and risk management
Support capital raising activities, investor relations, and legal aspects of financing transactions
Lead legal due diligence and execution for mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and restructures
Oversee corporate governance, board processes, and entity management (including acting as or supporting the Corporate Secretary function)
Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements across:
O Automotive manufacturing and supply chain
O Engineering and R&D
O Technology licensing and IP
O Customer, supplier, and strategic partner contracts
Provide legal guidance on product development, engineering, and manufacturing operations, including risk mitigation and regulatory considerations
Advise on federal, state, and international regulatory matters relevant to automotive, electric vehicle, and advanced manufacturing environments
Oversee intellectual property strategy in partnership with engineering and R&D leadership
Manage external legal counsel, advisors, and consultants efficiently and cost-effectively
Build and scale internal legal processes, policies, and controls aligned to a high-growth organization
Partner closely with Finance, HR, Operations, and Engineering leadership on employment law, compliance, and operational risk matters
Support enterprise-wide risk management initiatives and ensure appropriate legal frameworks are in place as the business scales
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, or senior legal leader within a high-tech or high-growth organization
Background in automotive, motor vehicle manufacturing, e-mobility, advanced manufacturing, or engineering-led environments
Strong experience supporting M&A transactions, corporate restructures, and strategic partnerships
Experience advising on capital raises, investor relations, and board governance
Strong knowledge of corporate law, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance
Exposure to product development, R&D, and manufacturing risk environments
Experience working closely with executive leadership teams, boards, and investors
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving organization with increasing scale and complexity
Strategic mindset with a practical, business-oriented legal approach
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Michigan preferred)
Benefits
Meaningful equity participation
Performance-based bonus
401(k)
Comprehensive healthcare
Generous PTO
Strong, collaborative leadership culture
Company
Human Capital Ventures
Human Capital Ventures is a recruitment company that provides staffing and pre-employment screening services.
Founded in 2013
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase