Deputy General Counsel

Deputy General CounselOnsite Location: Scottsdale, AZCompensation: $250,000 to $300,000 annuallyWorkplace Location: Fully OnsitePosition SummaryAs Deputy General Counsel at Cardone Ventures, you are the CLO's strategic transactional partner and the attorney responsible for every deal that moves through the CV and Cardone Equity Group platforms. You own M&A execution, rollup structuring, fund formation, Reg D and SEC compliance. You will work directly with other members of senior leadership to evaluate, structure, negotiate, and close investment transactions, and drive closings at the velocity the business requires.About Cardone VenturesOur mission is to help business owners achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals through the growth of their businesses. We operate across dozens of verticals, delivering strategic guidance through courses, live events, partnerships, and private equity investments. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process: we are inspirational, accountable, transparent, disciplined, aligned, and results oriented.Success Looks LikeTransactions close on time and on terms because you drove the deal process, managed outside counsel efficiently, and resolved legal issues before they became deal obstaclesRollup deal velocity matches the business's growth pace because you built repeatable transaction infrastructure: standardized LOIs, participation agreements, and diligence workflows that scale across verticals without reinventing the process each timeOutside counsel spend is controlled because you scope engagements tightly, use AI and alternative resources for commodity diligence work, and reserve law firm hours for matters that require specialized expertise.ObjectivesWork with our deal team on due diligence, leverage AI tools for document review, generation, research, and issue flagging, direct outside counsel on complex workstreams, and synthesize findings into actionable risk assessments for the CLO and executive leadership.Help set deal strategy, structure terms, negotiate definitive agreements, and drive transactions to close. You are the deal lawyer, not a support function.Build and maintain standardized transaction templates, including LOIs, MOUs, joint venture agreements, master participation agreements, purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and rollup-specific legal packages.Structure fund documents, coordinate Reg D/506(c) compliance with outside securities counsel, manage PPMs and subscription agreements, and advise on fund governance and investor relations obligations.Ensure all transactions comply with applicable regulatory frameworks: antitrust, securities, and corporate governance.Support corporate governance and portfolio company management.Manage outside counsel budgets and engagements.CompetenciesTransactional judgment: structures, negotiates, and closes deals with the confidence and speed of a senior dealmaker; does not need a committee to form a position on deal termsPE and fund structuring fluency: private equity fund formation, Reg D, SEC compliance, rollup economics, and investor governance are current competencies, not growth areas.Technology-forward dealmaker: uses AI and automation tools to accelerate diligence, document generation, and deal workflow; evaluates new transactional technology independently and recommends adoption with a clear rationale.Process builder: default instinct on a repeating transaction type is to templatize and systematize it, not to treat each instance as bespoke; builds infrastructure that lets the next deal close faster than the last one.Outside counsel manager: scopes engagements precisely, holds firms accountable on budget and timeline, and knows when and how to leverage technology to accelerate deal flow.Cross-functional communicator: earns trust from senior leadership, deal team, and portfolio company leadership by speaking their language, moving at their pace, and delivering risk assessments that inform decisions rather than delay them.Education & ExperienceJuris Doctor from an accredited law school; strong academic record. Active bar membership in good standing; Arizona bar membership or ability to register as Arizona corporate counsel required within 90 days.10–15 years of experience in M&A, private equity, fund formation, and corporate finance, with meaningful experience in PE-backed platform acquisitions, rollup structures, or multi-entity deal execution.In-house experience in a high-growth, multi-vertical, or PE-adjacent company strongly preferred; BigLaw M&A background acceptable alongside it.Demonstrated comfort with AI-driven legal tools for diligence, document review, or deal workflow acceleration.Experience with Reg D/506(c) offerings, SEC compliance, and cross-border corporate structuring preferred.Experience supervising paralegals or junior attorneys preferred.10X Total RewardsMedical, dental, and vision (employee + dependents)401(k) with up to 3% company matchParental leave: 8 weeks fully paid (primary caregiver) / 4 weeks fully paid (secondary) + 1 month remote for bothVacation and sick time that increases with tenureGym membership, 100% paidMeal prep service discountsPet insurance through SPOTEmployee Assistance Program through GuardianProfessional development reimbursements for outside courses and certifications10X Mentorship Program$250K+ in internal education resources across Sales, Operations, Finance, People, and MarketingUncapped commission eligibility for all team membersPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerCommitment to DiversityAs an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Cardone Ventures recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.Cardone Ventures uses AI-assisted tools as part of our recruiting process. These tools may be used to support resume screening, candidate outreach, or initial assessments. All hiring decisions are made by our People team and hiring managers. If you have questions about our process please contact us.