General Counsel

About Neil Jesani AdvisorsCheck below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.Neil Jesani Advisors is a national tax, accounting, and financial firm specializing in proactive tax strategy, multi-year structural tax optimization, family office wealth management, and tax controversy defense. Delivering CFO-level advisory, RSU/equity compensation management, and private client services, we serve tech founders, C-suite executives, and high-earning professionals navigating complex tax burdens and equity-based compensation events.Through integrated tax, financial, and wealth advisory services, our mission is to empower leaders and enterprise teams to protect, grow, and optimize their wealth while reducing their federal and state tax burden legally and ethically.While Neil Jesani Advisors does not operate as a traditional accounting firm, our estimated top-line revenue places us among the top 50 largest U.S. accounting firms. Despite our rapid growth, our focus remains firmly on delivering maximum value to our clients.Role SummaryAs the General Counsel, you will serve as the chief legal officer, risk strategist, and corporate governance authority for Neil Jesani Advisors in an in-person, on-site executive role. Bringing 20+ years of legal leadership, including extensive experience within mid-to-large sized professional services firms, you will oversee the firm's core legal functions, enterprise compliance, liability frameworks, and operational safeguards.In this high-visibility, on-site leadership role, your focus will center on building and maintaining a robust corporate governance structure, managing enterprise risk, overseeing commercial contracts, and leading litigation and crisis mitigation efforts. Working directly alongside executive leadership and cross-functional teams in our office, you will act as a key strategic partner to ensure the enterprise scales safely, ethically, and resiliently.Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate Governance & Strategic LeadershipDefine, implement, and maintain overall corporate governance structures, board policies, operating agreements, and decision-making protocols across all entities.Advise executive leadership and stakeholders on corporate strategy, internal relations, equity structures, and long-term organizational health.Oversee legal entity management, corporate record-keeping, and corporate secretarial functions to support sustainable scale across multiple operating units.Enterprise Risk Management & Regulatory ComplianceArchitect and oversee the firm's enterprise risk management (ERM) framework, proactively identifying, evaluating, and mitigating legal, operational, and reputational risks.Establish, monitor, and enforce comprehensive internal compliance programs, code of conduct policies, and operational auditing protocols tailored to professional services firms.Direct insurance risk management, maintaining and managing commercial liability, directors and officers (D&O), and professional errors and omissions (E&O) coverages.Litigation Management & Crisis OversightManage all external litigation, disputes, legal threats, regulatory inquiries, and administrative proceedings, directing outside counsel to ensure optimal resolutions.Serve as the executive lead for crisis management and operational continuity, providing rapid, decisive legal counsel during critical incidents, data security events, or operational disruptions.Implement proactive conflict resolution strategies to resolve business, vendor, or professional disputes before escalation to formal litigation.End-to-End Contract Lifecycle ManagementDesign and manage the firm's commercial contracting strategy, including standardizing client service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, master services agreements (MSAs), and vendor contracts.Draft, review, and negotiate high-stakes enterprise agreements, B2B corporate partner arrangements, and critical supplier contracts to minimize legal exposure.Institute contract oversight workflows and audit mechanics to ensure operational units fulfill contractual obligations and manage risk parameters.Qualifications & SkillsEducation & Bar Admission: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a highly reputed and well-known law school with an active license to practice law in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar preferably with Florida rar.Experience: 20+ years of legal experience, with a significant portion served as General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or Senior Legal Partner within a mid-sized professional services firm (e.g., accounting, legal, consulting, or financial advisory environments).Work Location Requirement: Ability and willingness to work full-time on-site in an in-person office environment.Core Competencies:Demonstrated track record in corporate governance, enterprise risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance leadership.Proven experience managing commercial litigation, external legal counsel, and complex operational crisis events.Deep expertise in commercial contract negotiation and establishing enterprise-wide contract management protocols.Leadership & Judgment: Exceptional executive presence, legal judgment, emotional intelligence, and communication skills with a proven capacity to lead through complexity and uncertainty.Compensation & Executive BenefitsAt Neil Jesani Advisors, exceptional talent earns exceptional rewards. We provide highly competitive, executive-level compensation, performance incentives, and a high-autonomy workplace.Total Compensation: Highly competitive executive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications, featuring substantial performance-based upside.401(k) Plan: Company match up to 5%.Health Coverage: Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.Paid Time Off: 15 PTO days plus 10 paid major public holidays and supplemental firm holidays.Work Environment: Fully in-person office environment designed for real-time executive collaboration, strategic decision-making, and high productivity.How to ApplyIf you are a superstar performer and can prove it, we invite you to apply. Join us in redefining excellence in professional services leadership.Neil Jesani Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. xhyhwjd We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, high-performance environment for all employees.