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Haffner's: A Regional Leader Fueled by Family, Integrity, and Safety.
At Haffner's, we're more than a company – we're a family. As a prominent wholesale fuel distributor in New England, we've established a strong presence, managing 72 gas stations, convenience stores, car washes, and food service locations. Our renowned Haffner's brand operates across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.
We go beyond fuel distribution, offering heating oil, propane, and HVAC services to 45,000 customers across the region. Our commitment to integrity and safety is unwavering; it's in everything we do. We prioritize building relationships and consistently doing the right thing.
Our culture thrives on growth, innovation, and excellence. As a part of our team, you'll contribute to our ongoing success, embracing the core values of "Fueled by Family," "Do the Right Thing," "Safety in Everything We Do” and “Be Resourceful.” Join us and be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organization that's shaping the future across diverse business markets.
Job Summary:
The Deputy General Counsel will play a key role in managing the company's legal affairs and supporting the General Counsel in overseeing all legal aspects of the organization. Working in close partnership with the other Deputy General Counsel, together you will coordinate priorities, share knowledge and maintain visibility into each other's matters to ensure seamless execution and continuity of legal support. Both Deputy General Counsel will be expected to collaborate across their respective areas of responsibility and be prepared to assume responsibility for each other's matters when needed, fostering a unified legal function.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Real Estate/Transactional: Provide legal support for the acquisition, divestiture, leasing, and development of convenience stores, fuel sites, and other commercial properties. Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, easements, and related transaction documents; coordinate legal due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, permitting, and environmental review; and support closings and post-closing obligations in collaboration with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and consultants.
- Corporate/Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements supporting the company’s convenience store, retail fuel, wholesale distribution, and related operations, including supply, vendor, service, equipment, and construction agreements. Advise business leaders on contractual obligations, risk allocation, indemnification, insurance requirements, defaults, renewals, and termination rights. Support corporate governance and business transactions, partnering with the General Counsel, the other Deputy General Counsel, and business stakeholders to develop practical legal solutions aligned with operational needs.
- Compliance: Advise on and support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and licensing and permitting requirements across the company’s convenience store, retail fuel, wholesale distribution, and real estate operations. Partner with business leaders, environmental, health and safety personnel, and the other Deputy General Counsel to identify regulatory obligations, develop and maintain policies and procedures, and address compliance risks, including those related to environmental protection, fuel storage and handling, and property acquisition, development, and use. Coordinate legal support for regulatory inquiries, inspections, and enforcement matters; advise on corrective actions; and monitor regulatory developments to help translate legal requirements into practical operating guidance.
Qualifications:
- At least 10 years of experience practicing law, with a substantial portion spent at a law firm.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admitted to the bar in MA or ability to become a member of the MA bar.
Haffner’s is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to those with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Haffner’s is committed to providing a safe work environment for all employees.
Haffner's: A Regional Leader Fueled by Family, Integrity, and Safety.
At Haffner's, we're more than a company – we're a family. As a prominent wholesale fuel distributor in New England, we've established a strong presence, managing 72 gas stations, convenience stores, car washes, and food service locations. Our renowned Haffner's brand operates across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.
We go beyond fuel distribution, offering heating oil, propane, and HVAC services to 45,000 customers across the region. Our commitment to integrity and safety is unwavering; it's in everything we do. We prioritize building relationships and consistently doing the right thing.
Our culture thrives on growth, innovation, and excellence. As a part of our team, you'll contribute to our ongoing success, embracing the core values of "Fueled by Family," "Do the Right Thing," "Safety in Everything We Do” and “Be Resourceful.” Join us and be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organization that's shaping the future across diverse business markets.
Job Summary:
The Deputy General Counsel will play a key role in managing the company's legal affairs and supporting the General Counsel in overseeing all legal aspects of the organization. Working in close partnership with the other Deputy General Counsel, together you will coordinate priorities, share knowledge and maintain visibility into each other's matters to ensure seamless execution and continuity of legal support. Both Deputy General Counsel will be expected to collaborate across their respective areas of responsibility and be prepared to assume responsibility for each other's matters when needed, fostering a unified legal function.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Real Estate/Transactional: Provide legal support for the acquisition, divestiture, leasing, and development of convenience stores, fuel sites, and other commercial properties. Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, easements, and related transaction documents; coordinate legal due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, permitting, and environmental review; and support closings and post-closing obligations in collaboration with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and consultants.
- Corporate/Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements supporting the company’s convenience store, retail fuel, wholesale distribution, and related operations, including supply, vendor, service, equipment, and construction agreements. Advise business leaders on contractual obligations, risk allocation, indemnification, insurance requirements, defaults, renewals, and termination rights. Support corporate governance and business transactions, partnering with the General Counsel, the other Deputy General Counsel, and business stakeholders to develop practical legal solutions aligned with operational needs.
- Compliance: Advise on and support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and licensing and permitting requirements across the company’s convenience store, retail fuel, wholesale distribution, and real estate operations. Partner with business leaders, environmental, health and safety personnel, and the other Deputy General Counsel to identify regulatory obligations, develop and maintain policies and procedures, and address compliance risks, including those related to environmental protection, fuel storage and handling, and property acquisition, development, and use. Coordinate legal support for regulatory inquiries, inspections, and enforcement matters; advise on corrective actions; and monitor regulatory developments to help translate legal requirements into practical operating guidance.
Qualifications:
- At least 10 years of experience practicing law, with a substantial portion spent at a law firm.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admitted to the bar in MA or ability to become a member of the MA bar.
Haffner’s is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to those with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Haffner’s is committed to providing a safe work environment for all employees.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in deputy general counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active state bar membership in good standing
- Ten or more years of legal experience with increasing management responsibility
- Demonstrated experience advising C-suite executives and board-level committees
- Proven ability to manage outside counsel relationships and legal spend
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts and transactions
- Familiarity with corporate governance frameworks and regulatory compliance programs
Tips for Your Deputy General Counsel Job Search
Tailor your resume to board exposure
Deputy general counsels regularly advise boards and senior executives, so your resume should name the committees you've reported to, the governance matters you've led, and the executives you've counseled directly. Generic litigation summaries won't distinguish you at this level.
Lead with your practice area depth
Most deputy general counsel postings are written around a specific practice anchor, such as M&A, employment, IP, or regulatory. Open your professional summary with your primary area and the industries where you've applied it, not a list of general legal skills.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists deputy general counsel openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for the business judgment interview
Interviewers at this level test how you balance legal risk against business priorities, not just whether you know the law. Practice walking through past decisions where you advised a business unit to proceed despite legal uncertainty, explaining your reasoning clearly.
Negotiate the reporting structure explicitly
Whether you report to the general counsel, the CFO, or the CEO changes your authority and career trajectory significantly. Raise this directly in final-round conversations, and ask how budget and outside counsel decisions flow through your role before you accept an offer.
Target roles where your industry is an asset
Companies hiring a deputy general counsel almost always prefer someone who already understands their regulatory environment, whether that's FDA compliance in life sciences, FERC in energy, or OCC requirements in banking. Filter openings by industry first, not just by title.
Deputy General Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most deputy general counsels?
World Business Lenders, County of San Diego, and State of Oklahoma are hiring the most deputy general counsels right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent in technology, healthcare, and financial services companies scaling their in-house legal functions.
How many deputy general counsel jobs are remote?
About 79% of deputy general counsel openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles are less common at this seniority level than in individual-contributor legal positions. Sub-specializations in regulatory compliance and contract management tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to roles centered on board governance or litigation oversight.
How do you become a deputy general counsel?
You typically start by earning a Juris Doctor, passing the bar, and spending several years at a law firm or in-house building deep expertise in a practice area such as corporate, employment, or regulatory law. From there, you move into management roles, taking on supervising attorneys and advising business units. Building a reputation for translating complex legal risk into clear business guidance is what distinguishes candidates who reach the deputy general counsel level.
Can you get hired as a deputy general counsel without prior in-house experience?
It is possible but uncommon, particularly at larger companies where in-house experience is treated as a baseline expectation. Law firm partners who have served as outside general counsel to companies or led practice groups with significant client advisory work are the most competitive candidates without direct in-house tenure. Smaller companies and startups are more open to law firm candidates who demonstrate strong business judgment and client counseling experience.
What does the deputy general counsel interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a screening call with a legal recruiter or HR contact, followed by interviews with the general counsel and senior members of the legal team. Final rounds usually include conversations with business unit leaders and, in some cases, the CEO or CFO. Candidates are often asked to discuss how they have handled high-stakes legal decisions, managed a team under pressure, and balanced legal caution against business goals.
Where can I find and apply to deputy general counsel jobs?
You can find and apply to deputy general counsel jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your practice area and industry background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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