What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Legal Officer (Hiring Immediately) position at Palo Alto Staffing?
Serve as principal legal advisor to leadership teams across family office and accelerator
- Architect comprehensive legal strategy aligned with both family and business objectives
- Drive negotiations across M&A, venture investments, and strategic partnerships
- Manage enterprise-wide legal risk and compliance frameworks
- Lead legal oversight of all family office activities
- Structure and manage estate planning, wealth transfer, and family governance matters
- Oversee household staffing agreements, vendor contracts, and property management
- Coordinate with external counsel, tax advisors, and key service providers
- Design scalable legal infrastructure supporting accelerator growth from investment through exits
- Structure and negotiate investment deals, term sheets, and financing rounds
- Oversee IP strategy and protection for portfolio companies
- Guide portfolio companies through key inflection points including fundraising
- Ensure regulatory compliance across blockchain and AI technologies
- Develop standardized accelerator program documentation and agreements
- Select and manage external counsel relationships
- Implement legal technology solutions to drive efficiency
- Oversee legal budget and resource allocation
- Maintain corporate records and regulatory filings across jurisdictions
- Develop and execute compliance programs including regular audits
- Oversee employment agreements, contractor relationships, and HR policies
- Manage immigration matters for international talent
- Handle employment-related disputes with utmost discretion
Family Office Legal Affairs
Accelerator & Technology
Operational Excellence
Employment & Human Resources