Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel — Family Office / Private Equity

Reports to: Director of Operations
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid: 3-4 days in office per week)
Company: Skybox Capital LLC

Skybox Capital is a family office and private equity firm investing across the capital structure, with a focus on middle-market private equity and incubating new businesses.

Our investments span multiple industries — including technology, e-commerce, real estate, and entertainment — with portfolio companies such as GoTickets, Leads IQ, and Magnolia Capital, among others. We also manage a growing network of global operations across North America, Israel, and Asia.

At Skybox, we believe in modern, technology-driven decision making. We operate lean, leverage AI across functions, and empower our team to move quickly and think strategically.

We're seeking a Corporate Counsel to support our legal function across the Skybox family of companies. Reporting to our Director of Operations, you'll handle day‑to‑day legal matters while gaining exposure to private equity transactions, multi‑jurisdictional compliance, and complex corporate structures.

This is a hands‑on role ideal for an attorney who wants to combine traditional legal skills with cutting‑edge technology. You'll use AI tools and legal software to draft contracts, conduct research, and analyze issues efficiently — ensuring outside counsel is engaged only when truly necessary.

You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of operating companies and investments, supporting corporate governance, compliance, commercial transactions, and employment matters in the U.S. and internationally.

Contract & Commercial Work

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across all portfolio companies
• Prepare and manage vendor contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and licensing deals
• Develop contract templates and playbooks to streamline negotiations
• Support business teams in structuring deals that balance risk and commercial objectives

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Maintain corporate records and ensure proper governance for multiple entities
• Support entity formation, dissolution, and restructuring projects
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and international regulatory requirements
• Assist with compliance for GoTickets across multiple U.S. jurisdictions
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on impact to portfolio companies

Employment & HR Legal Support

• Partner with HR on employment agreements, offer letters, and separation agreements
• Advise on employment law compliance, including classification, wage and hour, and leave policies
• Support international employment matters for offices in Israel, Canada, India, and the Philippines
• Assist with HR policies and handbook updates

AI-Driven Legal Practice

• Use AI tools (e.g., Harvey, CoCounsel, Spellbook, Casetext) to conduct legal research and draft documents
• Leverage technology to review contracts, identify risks, and prepare analysis before escalating to outside counsel
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline legal workflows

Transaction & Investment Support

• Assist with due diligence for acquisitions, investments, and divestitures
• Review and analyze transaction documents and investment agreements
• Coordinate with outside counsel on complex transactions
• Support real estate and asset management legal matters at Magnolia Capital

Risk Management & Regulatory Communication

• Advise leadership on data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance matters
• Review and assess international supplier and manufacturing agreements in China, Vietnam, and other jurisdictions
• Help develop and implement policies to mitigate legal and compliance risks
• Communicate with regulatory agencies and government bodies as needed on compliance and licensing matters

Required:

• J.D. and active bar membership (U.S.)
• 3–6 years of legal experience, ideally including in‑house or law firm experience with corporate, commercial, or transactional work
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Familiarity with corporate governance and compliance fundamentals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide practical,…