Deputy General Counsel

Our preferred candidate will be based in the Seattle, WA area and work in our corporate office at least two days per week.

We will also consider qualified candidates located in Oregon or Northern California who are able to travel to Company offices and operations as needed.

What the Job Is: As Deputy General Counsel, you'll work closely with the Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Affairs and other members of the legal team, providing legal advice and support across Green Diamond's operations and affiliated businesses.

This is a hands-on, managerial role with a broad range of legal responsibilities, including real property, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment law, regulatory compliance, and litigation oversight.

You'll have the opportunity to work as part of a collaborative in-house legal team on complex legal matters, collaborate with people across the Company, and gain a deep understanding of our business and operations.

Experience with timberlands and natural resources law would be particularly valuable in this role.

What You'll Do: We're looking for an experienced attorney who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and provide practical legal advice that considers both the risks and the needs of the business.

You'll work directly with Company leaders on a variety of matters, often balancing competing priorities and helping navigate legal issues that don't always have straightforward answers.

Strong communication skills, initiative, and the ability to build productive working relationships will be important to your success.

Key Responsibilities Include: Provide legal advice and guidance to Company leadership and operations on a broad range of business and legal matters.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents involving real property, commercial transactions, and corporate matters.Advise on real property transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, title review, due diligence, easements, access rights, and other land-related issues.Support corporate governance activities, including matters involving the Board of Directors, affiliates, business structures, and regulatory requirements.Partner with Human Resources, business leaders and outside counsel on employment law, employee relations, and benefits-related matters.Manage claims, investigations, and litigation in coordination with outside counsel.Provide guidance on environmental and natural resource regulations, data privacy, cybersecurity, and other regulatory compliance matters.Coordinate with outside counsel, managing legal matters and associated expenses.Manage and lead direct reports.

What We're Looking For: Required Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree.Active license to practice law in at least one state where Green Diamond operates, in good standing.Minimum of 10 years of progressive legal experience, with a strong background in real property and business transactions,...