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Head of Legal - General Counsel

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Head of Legal / General Counsel

The position of Head of Legal / General Counsel at Guild Garage Group is responsible for leading all legal functions across a rapidly growing portfolio of garage door companies throughout the United States. This role serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, with a strong focus on corporate governance, risk management, regulatory compliance and due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. The General Counsel will partner closely with executive, finance, HR, and operations teams to support scalable growth and protect the organization’s legal and financial interests.

Location: Remote - with occasional travel (25% or less)

Pay: $200,000-$220,000 annual base salary

Responsibilities

  • Lead all legal aspects of corporate governance, risk, compliance, divestitures, integrations, mergers, and acquisitions including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing
  • Provide legal guidance to executive leadership on corporate strategy, risk, insurance and compliance matters
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including purchase agreements, vendor contracts, employment agreements, and partnership agreements
  • Oversee corporate governance, entity structuring, and compliance across multiple states and operating companies
  • Manage external legal counsel and optimize legal spend and performance
  • Assist in insurance strategy, claims management, and risk exposure analysis
  • Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including labor laws and industry-specific requirements
  • Support HR and leadership on employment-related legal matters, disputes, and investigations
  • Oversee litigation, claims, and dispute resolution processes
  • Provide training to leadership teams on legal and compliance topics
  • Support ongoing integration of acquired businesses from a legal and compliance perspective

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in good standing (multi-state preferred)
  • Minimum 8–12 years of legal experience, with strong M&A and corporate law background
  • Experience in private equity-backed or multi-entity organizations preferred
  • Strong knowledge of corporate governance, contract law, employment law, and regulatory compliance
  • Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into business terms
  • High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information

Competencies

  • Strategic Legal Leadership – aligning legal strategy with business growth and M&A activity
  • M&A Expertise – deep experience in acquisitions, due diligence, and deal execution
  • Risk Management – identifying and mitigating legal and operational risks
  • Communication – clear, business-oriented legal guidance to leadership
  • Negotiation – strong contract and deal negotiation capabilities
  • Judgment & Integrity – sound decision-making in high-stakes situations

Lines of Communication

  • The Head of Legal / General Counsel reports to the CFO and works closely with executive leadership, finance, HR, and external legal partners in all functional areas

Working Conditions

This is a full-time remote position with occasional travel required for acquisitions and leadership meetings.

What we have to offer you!

  • Benefits – Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Holidays, Employer paid Life Insurance and LTD, STD, HSA, FSA, 401k and matching
  • Employee Discount
  • Employee Referral
  • You will be part of a world class family of residential services brands, that invests heavily in training and developing our people to position for continued success
  • Our focus on growth will create many opportunities to take on more responsibilities and develop into senior roles

Guild Garage Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/EOE/M/F/V/D. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Guild Garage Group may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

All candidates are required to undergo pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings, as well as a Motor Vehicle Record Check.

*This posting provides details on potential commissioned compensation ranges and possibilities. These amounts are not guaranteed and should in no way be construed as a salary offer.

Pay Range

$200,000 - $220,000 USD

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