Deputy General Counsel

Description

Haffner's: A Regional Leader Fueled by Family, Integrity, and Safety.

At Haffner's, we're more than a company – we're a family. As a prominent wholesale fuel distributor in New England, we've established a strong presence, managing 72 gas stations, convenience stores, car washes, and food service locations. Our renowned Haffner's brand operates across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

We go beyond fuel distribution, offering heating oil, propane, and HVAC services to 45,000 customers across the region. Our commitment to integrity and safety is unwavering; it's in everything we do. We prioritize building relationships and consistently doing the right thing.

Our culture thrives on growth, innovation, and excellence. As a part of our team, you'll contribute to our ongoing success, embracing the core values of "Fueled by Family," "Do the Right Thing," "Safety in Everything We Do” and “Be Resourceful.” Join us and be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organization that's shaping the future across diverse business markets.

Job Summary:

The Deputy General Counsel will play a key role in managing the company's legal affairs and supporting the General Counsel in overseeing all legal aspects of the organization. Working in close partnership with the other Deputy General Counsel, together you will coordinate priorities, share knowledge and maintain visibility into each other's matters to ensure seamless execution and continuity of legal support. Both Deputy General Counsel will be expected to collaborate across their respective areas of responsibility and be prepared to assume responsibility for each other's matters when needed, fostering a unified legal function. 

Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Real Estate/Transactional: Provide legal support for the acquisition, divestiture, leasing, and development of convenience stores, fuel sites, and other commercial properties. Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, easements, and related transaction documents; coordinate legal due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, permitting, and environmental review; and support closings and post-closing obligations in collaboration with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and consultants.

• Corporate/Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements supporting the company’s convenience store, retail fuel, wholesale distribution, and related operations, including supply, vendor, service, equipment, and construction agreements. Advise business leaders on contractual obligations, risk allocation, indemnification, insurance requirements, defaults, renewals, and termination rights. Support corporate governance and business transactions, partnering with the General Counsel, the other Deputy General Counsel, and business stakeholders to develop practical legal solutions aligned with operational needs.

• Compliance: Advise on and support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and licensing and permitting requirements across the company’s convenience store, retail fuel, wholesale distribution, and real estate operations. Partner with business leaders, environmental, health and safety personnel, and the other Deputy General Counsel to identify regulatory obligations, develop and maintain policies and procedures, and address compliance risks, including those related to environmental protection, fuel storage and handling, and property acquisition, development, and use. Coordinate legal support for regulatory inquiries, inspections, and enforcement matters; advise on corrective actions; and monitor regulatory developments to help translate legal requirements into practical operating guidance.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of experience practicing law, with a substantial portion spent at a law firm.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admitted to the bar in MA or ability to become a member of the MA bar.

Haffner’s is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to those with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Haffner’s is committed to providing a safe work environment for all employees.