Associate General Counsel

Salary Range $170,000-$200,00

Hornblower Group is seeking a Associate General Counsel for our Legal operations in Orlando, Florida.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences' RESPECT Service System.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Associate General Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. The Associate General Counsel will play a critical role in providing legal support and guidance across multiple corporate functions, with a primary focus on matters involving commercial contracting, intellectual property (IP) and branding, real estate, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), employment law, and other matters as assigned. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of these legal areas, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments to mitigate risks and drive business success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Commercial Contracting:




• Negotiate, draft, and review a wide variety of commercial contracts, including customer agreements, vendor agreements, operations agreements, NDAs, letters of intent, and other contracts consistent with the operation of a global travel and tourism business.
• Provide strategic legal advice on contract terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement contract management processes and best practices to streamline contracting and ensure consistency and compliance.




2. Intellectual Property (IP):




• Advise on the protection, enforcement, and commercialization of intellectual property assets, including trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Oversee IP-related agreements.
• Work closely with internal marketing teams to identify, protect, and manage the company's intellectual property portfolio.
• Ensure the company's compliance with IP laws, regulations, and industry standards.




3. Real Estate:




• Provide legal support for the company's real estate transactions
• Negotiate, draft and review real estate agreements, including lease agreements, license agreements and related documents.




4. Employment:




• Provide legal support to the HR department in connection with workplace disputes, compliance with employment laws, and discrimination claims.
• Draft employment-related contracts, policies and correspondence
• Supervise external counsel defending the company in court proceedings related to wrongful termination, harassment, and wage and hour disputes.




5. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):




• Assist in the identification, evaluation, and execution of M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, drafting, and negotiating transaction documents.
• Work closely with senior management, external counsel, and other stakeholders to facilitate successful M&A transactions.
• Provide post-transaction integration and compliance support.




6. General Legal Support:




• Provide ongoing legal counsel and support to business units across various functions, including sales, marketing, operations, human resources, information technology and finance.
• Monitor and assess legal developments in the above-mentioned areas of responsibility and advise the business on potential impacts.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with external legal counsel

Qualifications:

• Experience with cross-border transactions and international legal issues.
• Experience in travel and tourism, maritime, or other regulated industries.
• Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in candidate's state of residence.
• 5+ years of full time legal experience with a focus on commercial contracting, intellectual property, real estate, and mergers & acquisitions.
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in the areas of commercial contracts, intellectual property, real estate, and M&A.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to provide practical legal advice in support of business objectives.
• Previous national law firm experience preferred.

About Us:

City Experiences' passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences' mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

The Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based upon their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics prohibited by applicable law.

Additionally, we encourage all qualified applicants including those with past arrest or conviction records to apply. The Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

We encourage qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply.