What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counsel 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