Assistant General Counsel

SCMZ • Gilbert, AZ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel reports directly to Shield’s General Counsel and serves as a key member of the Office of General Counsel. In partnership with the General Counsel and legal team, this role provides practical, business-oriented legal guidance to support company initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate objectives. The Assistant General Counsel may assist with legal strategy, management of outside counsel, legal operations, corporate governance matters, dispute resolution, risk assessment, compliance, and the development and implementation of internal legal policies and processes. This position works closely with General Counsel, Executive Leadership, and cross-functional business teams to identify and mitigate legal risk, support strategic business initiatives, and deliver legal solutions aligned with Shield’s operational goals.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school with active bar license in Arizona in good standing.
• Minimum of 5+ years of legal experience, preferably including in-house counsel experience or advising companies in highly regulated and/or consumer-facing industries.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient problem-solver with excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• A proven track record of proactively identifying risk and driving practical, business-aligned solutions from concept through execution is preferred.
• Experience supervising outside counsel, legal operations, or legal support staff is preferred.
• Resourceful problem-solver focused on pragmatic and effective solutions to complex issues.
• Experience in developing legal processes, compliance frameworks, or company-wide legal initiatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Counsel in advising Executive Leadership and business units on corporate, operational, employment, regulatory, and risk-management matters.
• Draft, review, and manage a broad range of contracts, agreements, policies, and other legal documents in support of company operations and strategic initiatives.
• Support the General Counsel in managing legal matters, disputes, claims, investigations, regulatory inquiries, and pre-litigation matters, including coordination with outside counsel and Executive Leadership.
• Assist with oversight and management of outside counsel, including scoping matters, reviewing work product, monitoring timelines, and managing legal spend.
• Partner with Executive Leadership and business teams to identify legal and operational risks and help develop practical, business-aligned solutions and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, correspondence, presentations, and other materials regarding legal issues, regulatory developments, and business initiatives.
• Provide guidance to legal support personnel, including Paralegals and other legal department team members as assigned.
• Assist with internal investigations, litigation management, document review, and dispute resolution efforts as needed.
• Collaborate with operations, HR, finance, compliance, and executive teams to support enterprise-wide initiatives and organizational growth.
• Support management of legal department workflows, priorities, reporting, and operational initiatives within the Office of General Counsel.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $175,000 – $225,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• This position is also eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus up to 30% of base salary.
• Further executive compensation may be available depending on experience.
• Paid sick and vacation time along with 10 company-paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage, plus voluntary life insurance.
• 401(k) with a competitive match: 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2%.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted pest control services for employees and their friends/family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree