Assistant General Counsel

Overview

Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of general corporate matters across the organization. Assist with corporate governance, policy development, and compliance initiatives. Identify and proactively manage legal and regulatory risks affecting business operations.

• General Corporate & Business Support
  • Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of general corporate matters across the organization.
  • Assist with corporate governance, policy development, and compliance initiatives.
  • Identify and proactively manage legal and regulatory risks affecting business operations.
• Commercial Contracts
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including supplier agreements, vendor and service contracts, leases, NDAs, and other operational contracts.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to align legal terms with commercial objectives while appropriately managing risk.
• M&A, Strategic Transactions
  • Prior experience in the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financings, and other strategic transactions.
  • Lead or support legal due diligence efforts, including reviewing and assessing commercial contracts, employment matters, intellectual property, litigation exposure, and compliance risks.
• Labor & Employment (Significant Component)
  • Provide legal guidance on employment‑related matters as part of the company’s broader legal support model.
  • Advise HR and management on compliance with applicable employment laws, including wage and hour, leave and accommodation laws, workplace safety, employee classification, and employee relations issues.
  • Counsel on employee relations matters, performance management, disciplinary actions, investigations.
  • Manage employment‑related claims, agency matters, and litigation in coordination with outside counsel.
• Litigation & Dispute Management
  • Oversee litigation and dispute matters, primarily involving commercial contracts and employment issues.
  • Manage outside counsel, including strategy, and case oversight.
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders to support dispute resolution and risk mitigation.
• Intellectual Property
  • Manage the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks and copyrights, with support from outside counsel as needed.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5-10 years of legal experience, preferably including both law firm and in‑house experience.
• Strong experience in commercial contract negotiation and M&A and meaningful, hands‑on experience with labor and employment matters.
• Ability to provide practical, business‑focused legal advice across multiple subject areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions‑oriented approach.