Vaco by Highspring · 1 day ago
Head of Legal - In House Counsel
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$300K/yr - $350K/yr
4+ years expVaco by Highspring is seeking the organization's first in-house attorney to build the legal function from the ground up. This role involves serving as a trusted advisor to the executive team and owning the legal function end-to-end while building scalable processes necessary for a high-volume hospitality and attractions leader.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Ciara Piazza
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate the deals that drive our business, from major sponsorships and F&B partnerships to SaaS, IP licensing, and ticketing
Provide day-to-day counsel on employment law, HR initiatives, marketing/consumer protection, and ADA compliance for a workforce of 100-150 hourly team members
Select and lead specialist firms (Real Estate, Litigation, Regulatory), ensuring high-quality outcomes while controlling budgets
Lead diligence and documentation for joint ventures, financings, and corporate development
Partner with operations on renovations, design procurement, and permitting for our physical venues and infrastructure
Build practical safety and privacy programs, manage insurance claims, and maintain corporate board materials
Qualification
Required
JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record; active NY State Bar membership
4-7 years of total legal experience. Ideally, this includes 3-5 years at a top law firm focused on commercial transactions
Direct-from-Big-Law a MUST; with a combination of Big law and industry experience, preferably in the retail, hospitality or entertainment industries
Proven ability to run multi-party negotiations and drive complex transactions to close
Preferred
Background in hospitality, attractions, retail, or venue operations
Familiarity with construction/fit-out projects and permitting
Experience in consumer marketing (loyalty programs, SMS/Email privacy) and e-commerce
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase