Assistant General Counsel

Description

Job Summary

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for legal issues and risk management matters within the company. This position advises the executive leadership team and management regarding legal, business, and risk management issues, while also acting as a liaison with outside counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor regulations and developments relevant to the company’s business interests, particularly in corporate governance, public company matters, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Study proposed and existing legislation, review business practices and policies, and advise leadership of potential risks.
• Prepare and implement policies and practices in response to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal support for governance of subsidiaries and corporate transactions, including finance and capital markets transactions and internal group restructurings.
• Collaborate and provide legal guidance on external communications such as earnings releases, press releases, investor presentations, marketing materials, and the company’s investor relations website.
• Prepare and deliver training regarding legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal advice and support on day-to-day operational issues and significant company-wide matters.
• Serve as a liaison with outside counsel to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Support the incident reporting and investigation process by investigating allegations of ethics, compliance, and labor and employment issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.
  
  

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, joint developments, securities, and compliance
• License to practice law and in good standing in any U.S. state; must be eligible to be admitted to practice law in Ohio
• 6+ years of experience in a large law firm or significant in-house counsel role
• Experience with business law, including contract issues and disputes, labor and employment matters, litigation management, corporate governance, ethics, and compliance (including investigations)
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify, assess, balance, and manage risk
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues to all levels of management
• Strong leadership skills with a willingness to collaborate, share knowledge, respond quickly to urgent matters, and execute proactively
• Ability to effectively multi-task, stay highly organized, and thrive in a deadline-driven environment
• Must understand and embrace the company’s core values and corporate goals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B)
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Occasional overnight travel required.
  
  

Overtime/Additional Hours Requirements

• Additional hours may be required (exempt position).
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Normal office environment.
• Indoor work in a climate-controlled environment.
• Sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time.
  
  

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About Erie Home

Established in 1976 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Erie Home is a national leader in home improvement, consistently ranking among the top 10 in Qualified Remodeler's Top 500. With over 100 locations and over $600M in annual revenue, we are rapidly expanding into new markets, backed by decades of industry expertise and the support of Gridiron Capital.

At Erie Home, we transform houses into homes with industry-leading residential roofing and basement waterproofing solutions, protecting homeowners' most valuable investments. Join a company where growth, connection, and leadership drive continued success.

Erie Home does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, any other applicable federal, state or local protected class or other non-merit factor. If, because of a disability, you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.