Chief Legal Officer / Head of Legal Advisory Position Title:Chief Legal Officer / Head of Legal AdvisoryLocation:Remote / HybridReports To:Managing Partner / Investment CommitteeCompensation:Market‑driven deferred salary, performance‑linked incentives, and equity participationSearch Mandate:Yorktown Search Partners is conducting a confidential executive search on behalf of a growing investment and advisory platform operating across private markets, media, and capital advisory.Role Overview Yorktown Search Partners has been retained to recruit a Chief Legal Officer / Head of Legal Advisory for a confidential investment platform specializing in principal investing, special situations, media‑for‑equity, and structured capital solutions. This is a senior‑level, partner‑track opportunity for a legal executive who thrives at the intersection of law, deal‑making, and entrepreneurial execution.As the firm's legal architect, you will define and lead legal strategy across mandates, fund vehicles, and partnerships. The role is hands‑on and strategic: guiding transactions, ensuring governance best practices, managing external counsel, and building a scalable legal infrastructure. You'll be relied upon to mitigate risk, enhance deal efficiency, and align legal operations with long‑term value creation.Compensation includes a market‑driven deferred salary, alongside performance‑linked incentives and equity participation, ensuring full alignment with the firm's growth and capital appreciation.Key Responsibilities Legal Structuring & Transaction SupportDraft, negotiate, and review all core legal documentation including LOIs, SPAs, subscription agreements, and side lettersProvide structuring advice for transactions across private equity, co‑investments, media‑for‑equity, and special situationsPartner with investment and advisory teams to optimize legal and commercial outcomesGovernance & Regulatory OversightLead entity governance, board documentation, and shareholder communications for platform and portfolio companiesMaintain firm‑wide compliance with securities laws, corporate registrations, and jurisdictional filingsOversee firm governance processes including cap table management, resolutions, and investor documentationExternal Counsel & Legal Resource ManagementManage external counsel relationships across corporate, securities, IP, fund formation, and cross‑border mattersPrioritize legal spend and ensure timely, cost‑effective engagement with advisorsBuild internal legal toolkits, playbooks, and workflows that enhance responsiveness and institutional qualityCompliance & Risk ManagementImplement and maintain internal compliance policies, including AML/KYC protocols and investor onboarding proceduresMonitor legal risks across mandates and ensure the platform is diligence‑ready for institutional partners and auditsServe as a key advisor to the Managing Partner and Investment Committee on regulatory, contractual, and reputational risksIdeal Candidate Profile10‑15+ years of legal experience in corporate law, M&A, securities, or fund advisory (BigLaw, boutique firm, or in‑house counsel)Demonstrated experience in structuring private investments, fund entities, and complex transactionsLicensed to practice in a common law jurisdiction (Canada, U.S., or UK preferred)Strategic operator with a hands‑on approach and high comfort with ambiguityTrack record of supporting entrepreneurial, high‑growth environments or financial services platformsStrong business acumen and collaborative mindsetIdeal First Hire The Chief Legal Officer will be expected to hire a Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities—a fractional or part‑time legal professional—to support day‑to‑day drafting, cross‑border compliance, and transaction execution. This first hire will help scale the legal function alongside the platform's growth.Compensation & Alignment This is a senior leadership position with a market‑driven deferred salary structure, complemented by equity participation and performance‑based incentives. Compensation is aligned with the firm's entrepreneurial model, rewarding long‑term value creation, governance stewardship, and strategic leadership.#J-18808-Ljbffr