General Counsel

Ministry Brands is looking for a General Counsel to join our growing team!

Who we are Ministry Brands is a leading provider of SaaS operational management systems, payments platforms, digital engagement tools and background screening solutions for faith-based, non-profit and for-profit organizations. We serve more than 95,000 customers as a trusted partner in digital transformation and enablement – advancing missions, driving efficiencies, and building engaged communities for more than four decades. The diverse and real-world experiences of our team members serving their communities makes us stronger together and enhances our ability to advance digital transformation for the greater good.

Ministry Brands is committed to acknowledging and valuing our employee differences and to creating an environment in which every individual’s unique strengths and abilities are developed and valued. Our employees share in the responsibility for creating this environment and demonstrate mutual respect and acceptance in the workplace. We welcome everyone and are dedicated to creating a culture where all our employees have equal opportunity to be heard and reach their full potential.

Available

Location:

Alpharetta, GAHybrid Working:
Team members are expected to come into the Alpharetta office as needed, based on business requirements and team collaboration needs. There is no fixed minimum number of in-office days; instead, attendance will be determined by project demands, meetings, and manager guidance. Any changes to your primary work location should follow the appropriate process as outlined in our handbook.

The Role:

The General Counsel will serve as the company’s chief legal officer and a key member of the senior leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO. This individual will own all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters and will lead a Legal & Compliance team of approximately three professionals.

This is a high-visibility role that requires a pragmatic, business-minded attorney who can balance risk management with commercial velocity. The ideal candidate has experience in SaaS-based businesses, is fluent in PE-backed operating environments, and thrives in a fast-moving, growth-oriented culture. Experience working with faith-based organizations or nonprofit customers is a meaningful plus but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Legal Leadership Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Sr. Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and PE sponsor on all corporate, transactional, and operational legal matters.

Develop and execute a legal strategy that supports the company’s growth plan, including organic scaling, tuck-in acquisitions, and potential platform-level transactions.

Proactively identify legal risks and provide commercially oriented counsel that enables the business to move quickly and confidently.

M&A and PE Sponsor Partnership Lead legal due diligence, negotiation, and execution of acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions alongside the PE sponsor and its advisors.

Manage relationships with outside counsel, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal support during deal activity.

Support Board governance, investor reporting, and sponsor communication on legal and compliance matters.

Commercial Contracts and SaaS Operations Own and optimize the company’s contract lifecycle for enterprise SaaS agreements, including MSAs, order forms, SLAs, data processing agreements, and partnership arrangements.

Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to accelerate deal velocity while maintaining appropriate risk guardrails.

Standardize and scale contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows to support a growing go-to-market organization.

Data Privacy, Security, and Compliance Oversee the company’s data privacy and security compliance program.

Partner with Engineering and Information Security to ensure product development aligns with evolving regulatory requirements.

Build and maintain compliance frameworks that satisfy PE diligence standards and customer audit requirements.

Monitor and interpret changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company’s business lines and…