General Counsel

Serve as chief legal advisor to a growing, mission-driven healthcare distribution and manufacturing company Harvey Hohauser & Associates is conducting a confidential search for a General Counsel on behalf of a growing healthcare distribution and manufacturing company that supplies medical equipment and supplies to government healthcare facilities. This newly created role reports directly to the Owner and CEO and will play a key part in guiding the company as it expands its federal, state, and local government business. What You'll Do Serve as the company's chief legal officer and trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team Provide subject-matter expertise on VA, DoD, and other federal agency contracts, including FAR and DFARS compliance Manage VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), MSPV, and DAPA contracts, plus SBA small-business certification and SAM.gov registration Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, supplier, distribution, and real estate contracts Partner with sales, operations, and finance on contract terms, risk allocation, and deal structures Oversee corporate governance, compliance, and risk management policies and training Support M&A, joint ventures, litigation, and HR matters, and manage outside counsel Lead and mentor legal staff What You Bring J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active Michigan bar license (Florida licensure a plus) 10+ years of legal experience, including significant work with VA, DoD, and/or federal agency vendor contracts Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal contracting regulations Proven commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills Experience as sole or lead in-house counsel, or significant autonomy within a small legal team Excellent judgment, business acumen, and the ability to explain complex legal issues to non-legal audiences Preferred Experience with GSA/VA Federal Supply Schedules and SBA certifications Background in business litigation, M&A, or private equity Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or supply-chain-driven businesses MBA or LL.M. in Taxation Why Join This is a rare opportunity to work directly with ownership and play a central role in a company's continued growth in the government healthcare space. #J-18808-Ljbffr Harvey Hohauser & Associates - Retained Executive Search