General Counsel Skybox Capital
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Counsel Family Office / Private Equity
Reports to: Senior Leadership
Manages: HR Function (with HR Coordinator and Director of People)
Company: Skybox Capital LLC
About Skybox Capital
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.
The Opportunity
Were seeking a General Counsel who will lead and modernize the legal function across the Skybox family of companies.
This is both a strategic and hands-on role ideal for an experienced attorney who combines traditional legal expertise with a deep understanding of how AI can transform the practice of law. Youll use AI and specialized legal software to research draft and analyze ensuring the team engages outside counsel only when necessary and always with clarity and focus.
Youll oversee legal HR compliance and governance across a portfolio that includes entities in the U.S. Israel Canada and other jurisdictions working closely with leadership to anticipate and manage legal risk while supporting growth.
What Youll Do
- Lead all legal and compliance functions for Skybox Capital and its portfolio companies
- Use AI tools and legal-specific software (e.g. Harvey CoCounsel Spellbook Casetext) to conduct research draft contracts and prepare analysis before engaging outside counsel
- Oversee HR legal compliance supporting the Director of People and HR Coordinator
- Draft review and negotiate contracts and agreements across all operating companies
- Ensure state federal and international compliance particularly for GoTickets which operates across multiple U.S. jurisdictions
- Guide corporate governance and entity management across the Skybox portfolio
- Manage outside counsel strategically to ensure cost-effective targeted use of resources
- Advise leadership on employment law data privacy cybersecurity and risk management
- Support strategic transactions including investments acquisitions and divestitures
- Develop templates policies and scalable processes for legal and HR documentation
- Oversee compliance for international offices and offshore employees in Israel Canada India and the Philippines
- Coordinate with outside counsel on real estate and asset management matters at Magnolia Capital
- Monitor and advise on manufacturing and supplier agreements in China Vietnam and other international jurisdictions leveraging AI to streamline review and due diligence
Who You Are
- J.D. and active bar membership (U.S.)
- 8 years of legal experience ideally including in-house experience with private equity family offices or multi-entity organizations
- Demonstrated proficiency using AI in legal workflows drafting compliance contract review and research
- Proven ability to manage complex multi-jurisdictional legal environments
- Strong foundation in corporate employment and compliance law
- Skilled at balancing risk with business objectives and providing pragmatic guidance
- Experienced in managing outside counsel cost-effectively
- Excellent communicator with the ability to translate legal language into clear business recommendations
- Comfortable in a fast-paced entrepreneurial and global environment
- Curious tech-forward and constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and insight through AI
Why Join Skybox
- Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the legal strategy across a global investment platform
- AI-Driven Efficiency: Use technology to modernize the legal function and control costs
- Cross-Industry Exposure: Support a diverse set of operating companies and investments
- Global Scope: Oversee compliance across North America Israel and Asia
- Collaborative Culture: Partner directly with senior leadership and decision-makers
- Meaningful Impact: Build the legal foundation for a growing modern family office
Join Us
If youre a forward-thinking attorney who embraces technology and thrives in dynamic multi-entity environments wed love to meet you.
Apply today to join Skybox Capital where innovation discipline and efficiency define how we invest in companies and in people.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- General Counsel
- Legal Case Management
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Legal Counsel
- Legal Research
- Securities Law
- Employment & Labor Law
- Real Estate Law
- negotiation
- Contracts
