Assistant General Counsel (Remote, Eastern or Central Time Zones preferred)

Assistant General Counsel (Remote, Eastern or Central Time Zones Preferred)

Ensemble Performing Arts is a high-growth, mission-driven owner and operator of performing arts schools and businesses. We are seeking an experienced corporate lawyer to join as Assistant General Counsel to serve as a key legal partner on corporate transactions that drive Ensemble’s roll-up strategy. The role is M&A-focused with additional responsibility for broad legal support to our business units. This is a full-time, remote position, with preference for candidates in the Eastern or Central time zones.

The Role

You’ll operate with an owner mentality: working efficiently and independently while actively collaborating to build a scalable legal function in support of Ensemble’s mission. You’ll be in the middle of high-impact work with senior leaders, translating legal complexity into smart, practical business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead M&A and strategic transactions end-to-end (NDAs/LOIs, diligence, definitive agreements, closing, and integration support)
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and operating businesses on operational, regulatory, compliance, and other legal matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of corporate and commercial agreements
• Balance legal risk and business objectives to enable informed, high-quality decision-making
• Build scalable legal infrastructure (e.g., templates, playbooks, and decision frameworks) to support growth while maintaining risk discipline
• Manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality, efficient outcomes
• Drive and execute cross-functional/cross-business initiatives

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. state bar membership
• 8+ years of legal experience with a strong focus on M&A, plus experience with commercial contracts
• Strong business judgment with an entrepreneurial, strategic mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence our partners within and outside the organization
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Executive presence and confidence while advising senior leadership
• Curious, adaptable and motivated to grow with a scaling organization
• Ability to translate complex legal/regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance
• High integrity, discretion and strong ethical standards

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated interest in the performing arts and/or performing arts education
• SMB acquisitions and roll-up strategies
• Multi-site businesses
• Commercial retail leasing
• Exposure to employment law matters

Compensation & Benefits

This role is full-time and remote, with an expected $170,000–$200,000 annual base salary, plus bonus eligibility. Within this range, pay is determined by work location and other factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Ensemble offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) with employer match, and more. Join a supportive, mission-driven arts organization with significant opportunity for professional growth as Ensemble scales.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience
• A deal sheet highlighting transactions you have worked on over the last 2 years and describing your role in each transaction (e.g., deal team leader, sole lawyer, manager of outside counsel, etc.).
• Responses to our short questionnaire

Applications without a cover letter, deal sheet and questionnaire response will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. We will begin reviewing applications on March 11, 2026. We encourage you to apply by this date for best consideration, but we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. Diversity is a strength of our artistic community, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

About Ensemble Performing Arts

Ensemble Performing Arts, a three-time Inc. 5000 award winner, is an owner and operator of performing arts schools and businesses, powered by passionate educators and supported by a team committed to preserving what makes each business special. Our mission is to empower artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them.

Our Values

• Stewardship: We support local arts communities by making it easy for educators to focus on teaching.
• Growth: We invest in our team and partners to build a brighter future in arts education.
• Stagehands: We work behind the scenes so teachers and students can shine on stage.

To learn more about Ensemble, visit ensembleschools.com.

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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