Deputy General Counsel

About the Role

KMI Family Ventures is a diversified family office and investment platform with active operating companies in Payments, Insurance, InsurTech, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) — alongside over 40 non-operating investments and holding entities across real estate, venture capital, and private equity.

We are seeking a Deputy General Counsel to join our Birmingham headquarters. This individual will serve as in-house counsel for KMI and its portfolio of operating companies, while partnering closely with Mavacy PLLC on broader legal strategy, overflow projects, and specialized transactional matters.

This position is ideal for a practical, business-oriented attorney who enjoys working in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments and wants to help build scalable, best-in-class legal infrastructure across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Transactional

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of agreements including NDAs, LOIs, joint ventures, MIPAs, service and vendor contracts, and investor documentation.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, financings, and strategic partnerships across the Payments, Insurance, and InsurTech verticals.
• Structure and oversee new entity formations, operating agreements, and reorganizations across ~40 holding and investment companies.
• Coordinate and manage outside counsel on specialized matters (tax, IP, regulatory, employment, litigation, etc.).

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain corporate governance records, board minutes, resolutions, and filings for all KMI entities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations in insurance, payments, and financial technology sectors.
• Implement internal controls, legal templates, and standardized processes to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

Real Estate & Investment Transactions

• Oversee legal aspects of real estate acquisitions, development, leasing, and dispositions.
• Review title, coordinate closings, and support investment committee reviews and capital transactions.

Operational & Strategic Support

• Provide day-to-day legal support to leadership teams across the four operating companies.
• Advise on risk management, licensing, and contract structure to support company growth.
• Collaborate with finance and operations on deal execution, vendor management, and policy design.

Partnership with Mavacy PLLC

• Act as the internal legal lead at KMI while working in close partnership with Mavacy attorneys on overflow or high-complexity matters.
• Share resources, templates, and insights to align both organizations’ legal operations.
• Participate in joint initiatives that strengthen KMI’s and Mavacy’s collective service model.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed (or eligible) to practice in Michigan.
• 8+ years of experience in corporate, transactional, or general counsel roles, ideally with exposure to family office or multi-entity environments.
• Strong understanding of financial services, payments, insurance, and InsurTech regulations.
• Experience managing diverse portfolios, including operating companies and investment SPVs.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and business judgment skills.
• Collaborative and adaptive mindset suited for entrepreneurial settings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• Collaborative, growth-oriented culture
• Professional development and training through Mavacy’s network

Why Join

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside business owners, investors, and innovators across multiple high-growth sectors. You’ll be a strategic part of building the legal and operational backbone for a multi-industry platform that values innovation, integrity, and execution.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• General Counsel: 8 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Birmingham, MI 48009 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Birmingham, MI 48009: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person