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Major Food Group (MFG) is seeking an experienced, commercially minded Corporate Counsel to serve as the company’s primary in-house legal resource.
Reporting directly to the Chief Business Officer, this individual will provide legal support across MFG’s portfolio of restaurant and hospitality brands, with a particular emphasis on commercial real estate, corporate transactions, joint ventures, and hospitality management agreements.
The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in both real estate and corporate law, preferably combining the rigorous legal training of a major law firm with in-house experience at a hospitality or real estate company, with experience practicing in New York, Florida and/or EMEA regions.
In addition to supporting MFG’s continued growth and expansion, the Senior Corporate Counsel will advise on general commercial contracts, litigation, insurance, intellectual property / trademarking, employment matters, and other legal issues affecting the company’s operations.
This position requires a sophisticated, business-oriented attorney capable of working independently, supporting operational departments within MFG, managing outside counsel, and providing practical legal guidance in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Real Estate & Hospitality Transactions
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, lease amendments, guarantees, and related real estate agreements.
- Advise on restaurant development, construction-related agreements, and other real estate matters.
- Support the negotiation and documentation of restaurant and hotel management agreements, licensing arrangements, and strategic partnerships.
- Work closely with the Chief Business Officer on transaction structuring, negotiations, due diligence, and execution.
Corporate Law & Strategic Transactions
- Advise on corporate structuring, entity formation, joint ventures, partnerships, and other strategic transactions.
- Draft and negotiate operating agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, and other corporate documentation.
- Provide legal guidance on corporate governance, ownership structures, organizational matters, and related corporate transactions.
- Assist with corporate reorganizations, acquisitions, financing arrangements, and other strategic initiatives, as applicable.
- Draft, review, and negotiate vendor, supplier, consulting, sponsorship and other commercial agreements.
Litigation, Insurance & Risk Management
- Manage and coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, disputes, and other legal proceedings.
- Collaborate with Finance and insurance brokers on insurance coverage, claims, contractual indemnities, and risk management matters.
- Evaluate legal and contractual exposure and recommend practical risk mitigation strategies.
Employment & Human Resources
- Collaborate with Human Resources on employment-related legal matters, workplace policies, employment agreements, and sensitive personnel issues.
- Coordinate with outside employment counsel on employment disputes, litigation, and regulatory matters.
Outside Counsel & Legal Operations
- Manage relationships with outside legal counsel, including legal workstreams, budgets, and deliverables.
- Provide legal guidance to senior management and operating teams across the organization.
- Develop standardized agreements, legal procedures, and contract management practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve legal efficiency by negotiating rates and reduing reliance on outside counsel.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar, with authorization or eligibility to practice in-house in New York and/or Florida.
- Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant legal experience, with substantial experience in both commercial real estate and corporate transactional law.
- Demonstrated experience independently drafting and negotiating complex commercial leases, corporate agreements, and joint venture or partnership agreements.
- Strong understanding of corporate structuring, entity formation, governance, and commercial contract negotiation.
- Experience at a major national or international law firm, combined with subsequent in-house legal experience at a hospitality company, strongly preferred.
- Experience representing restaurant groups, hotel operators, hospitality management companies, or similarly complex multi-unit businesses.
- Familiarity with litigation management, insurance, risk management, and employment-related legal matters.
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong commercial judgment, attention to detail, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
The ideal candidate is a sophisticated transactional attorney who began their career at a major law firm, developing a strong foundation in commercial real estate and corporate law, and subsequently transitioned in-house at a restaurant group, hotel operator, or hospitality company.
This combination of experience is particularly important. The successful candidate will bring both the technical expertise necessary to independently negotiate complex transactions and the commercial judgment required to navigate the operational realities of the hospitality industry.
The candidate should be comfortable negotiating sophisticated leases, structuring joint ventures, drafting management and operating agreements, advising on corporate matters, and overseeing outside counsel across a broad range of legal disciplines.
Given MFG’s presence in both New York and Miami, the ideal candidate will also have expertise in both Florida and New York law, particularly as it relates to commercial real estate, corporate, and hospitality matters.
Above all, MFG seeks a pragmatic, business-oriented attorney who understands how to balance legal protections with commercial objectives and can serve as a trusted legal adviser to senior leadership.
The Corporate Counsel will report directly to the Chief Business Officer, supporting the company’s strategic transactions and business affairs while exercising independent professional legal judgment.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy
- Growth Opportunities
- Progressive Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Dining Allowance
- Unlimited Referral Program
- TransitChek Discount
COMPENSATION: $175,000 - $200,000 annual salary
Equal Employment Opportunity
Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in group general counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 15 or more years of legal experience with significant in-house counsel tenure
- Demonstrated leadership of a corporate legal function including team management
- Deep expertise in M&A, securities law, or complex commercial transactions
- Experience advising boards of directors and senior executive leadership
- Familiarity with international regulatory frameworks and cross-border compliance
Tips for Your Group General Counsel Job Search
Tailor your resume to board exposure
Group general counsel roles prioritize candidates who have reported directly to a board or audit committee. Call out specific governance work, board presentations, and committee charters you've drafted rather than listing general legal oversight.
Highlight cross-border transaction experience
Many group general counsel openings involve multi-jurisdiction M&A, joint ventures, or regulatory filings across multiple countries. Name the geographies, deal sizes, and regulatory bodies you've worked with so hiring committees can match your background to their deal flow.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Target postings that name your industry
Group general counsel searches are almost always industry-specific. A posting for a financial services holding company wants sector fluency you can't fake in an interview. Filter by industry and apply only where your regulatory and commercial background maps directly.
Prepare a legal risk narrative for interviews
Expect interviewers to press you on how you've identified, escalated, and resolved material legal risk at an enterprise level. Prepare two or three specific situations with measurable outcomes, not just descriptions of your team's structure or reporting lines.
Negotiate scope before title and compensation
In group general counsel offers, the reporting line, geographic remit, and subsidiary authority matter as much as pay. Clarify whether the role covers all group entities or only the parent, and confirm direct access to the CEO and board before accepting.
Group General Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most group general counsels?
The most active employers for group general counsels right now are Metropolitan Transportation Authority, GIC, and Lenovo, and the most openings are in New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services holding companies and diversified healthcare systems tend to post the most frequently given their ongoing regulatory complexity.
How many group general counsel jobs are remote?
About 80% of group general counsel openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the board-facing and cross-entity nature of the role. Work that is more advisory, such as policy drafting, contract review, and subsidiary compliance oversight, tends to allow more remote flexibility than roles requiring regular in-person board attendance.
How do you become a group general counsel?
Start by earning a law degree and gaining admission to the bar, then build a foundation in corporate law, either at a large firm or in-house. Progress through senior counsel and deputy general counsel roles, taking on increasing responsibility for M&A, regulatory matters, and board interaction. Develop direct executive relationships and experience managing a legal team across multiple business units or geographies before pursuing a group-level appointment.
Can I get a group general counsel role without prior GC experience?
Some candidates move into a group general counsel role from a deputy general counsel or chief legal officer position at a smaller entity, without having held a full GC title. Employers look for demonstrated board exposure, enterprise risk ownership, and team leadership rather than the title itself. A strong record of leading a legal function through a major transaction or regulatory challenge can substitute for a prior GC designation.
What does the group general counsel interview process look like?
The process typically runs four to six rounds and includes an initial screen with HR or a retained search firm, substantive interviews with the CEO and CFO, a formal presentation to the board or nominating committee, and reference checks with former boards or general counsels you have reported to. Some processes include a written scenario exercise involving a legal risk or governance question specific to the company's industry.
Where can I find and apply to group general counsel jobs?
You can find and apply to group general counsel jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the listings that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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