[Hiring] Fractional General Counsel @Bush & Bush Law Group

Role Description

The Fractional General Counsel will oversee the legal and regulatory aspects of business operations, including:

• Multi-state expansion
• Employment compliance
• Handbook development
• Corporate governance

The ideal candidate has experience supporting organizations operating in multiple jurisdictions and has previously managed business and compliance matters in New York, Ohio, Florida, and Massachusetts.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-State Expansion
  • Advise on strategic expansion into new states.
  • Coordinate entity registrations and business filings.
  • Manage state compliance requirements.
  • Work with local counsel and regulatory agencies.
  • Maintain state filing and renewal calendars.
• Employment & Human Resources
  • Draft and maintain employee handbooks.
  • Develop and review HR policies and procedures.
  • Advise on multi-state employment law issues.
  • Review employment and independent contractor agreements.
  • Provide guidance regarding workplace compliance and employee relations.
• Corporate & Regulatory Compliance
  • Advise executive leadership on legal and regulatory matters.
  • Develop internal compliance policies.
  • Conduct legal risk assessments.
  • Monitor changes in state and federal regulations affecting operations.
• Finance & Tax Coordination
  • Partner with the CFO on:
    • State tax registrations
    • Business licensing
    • Workers' compensation registrations
    • Unemployment accounts
    • Regulatory filings
• Contracts & Business Operations
  • Review and negotiate vendor agreements.
  • Draft and maintain business contracts.
  • Standardize legal templates and operational documents.
  • Support strategic partnerships and growth initiatives.
• Executive Advisory
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
  • Attend executive meetings as requested.
  • Coordinate with outside counsel and specialized legal providers.
  • Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic projects.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license in good standing.
• 7+ years of corporate, employment, compliance, or general counsel experience.
• Experience serving as in-house, outside, or fractional General Counsel.
• Experience supporting multi-state business operations.
• Prior experience managing business, compliance, and expansion matters in New York, Ohio, Florida, and Massachusetts is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting a law firm or professional services organization is a plus.
• Strong executive presence and business judgment.

Ideal Candidate

• Corporate, employment, or compliance attorney.
• Experience supporting businesses operating in multiple states.
• Background working with executive leadership teams.
• Experience with operations in New York, Ohio, Florida, and Massachusetts preferred.

Benefits

• Independent Contractor (1099)
• Flexible schedule
• Remote
• Executive-level advisory role
• Retainer or project-based compensation