Deputy General Counsel
801 Kaheka St. Honolulu, HI 96814 US
Job Description
Deputy General Counsel – Honolulu, HI
Represented by Bishop & Company
Bishop & Company is partnering with a leading retail Hawai‘i-based organization to identify a Deputy General Counsel to join its Honolulu headquarters. This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed Hawaii attorney to take on a strategic legal role supporting executive leadership and advancing company-wide initiatives across a growing, multicultural enterprise.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Serve as a key legal advisor to senior and executive management.
- Gain exposure to corporate, regulatory, employment, and compliance matters across a diverse business portfolio.
- Collaborate with international legal teams, including counterparts in Japan.
- Engage in high-impact projects involving M&A, real estate development, leasing, and operational agreements.
- Contribute to a global organization that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
- Assist the General Counsel in managing all legal affairs for the company.
- Provide guidance on compliance, risk management, and corporate governance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to mergers, acquisitions, development, construction, employment, and vendors.
- Oversee claims, investigations, and litigation matters.
- Advise on HR, employment, and regulatory issues, ensuring adherence to laws and internal policies.
- Manage and coordinate outside counsel.
- Maintain corporate records including minutes, resolutions, and consents.
- Support trademark, copyright, and intellectual property matters.
- Provide legal training to leadership and staff on policies and procedures.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Hawaii.
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Minimum 2–4 years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house counsel setting.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and business law.
- Experience working in multi-cultural environments (U.S. and Asia experience preferred).
- Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Professional judgment with the ability to balance legal and business considerations.
- Positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.
- Supervisory experience
- Location: Honolulu, HI (In office - Headquarters)
- Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
- Compensation: Up to $130K annual salary – bonus eligible, commensurate with experience and budget approved.
Submit your resume and cover letter to: jobs@bishopco.net
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