Assistant General Counsel - Ambient Enterprises

Ambient Enterprises • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • $200,000 - $240,000

About The Position

As Ambient’s Assistant General Counsel, you will provide legal support across the organization, focusing on corporate governance, commercial contracting, compliance, litigation management, and M&A transactions. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to manage complex legal matters in a fast-paced environment. This role will focus most on our subsidiaries and growth in the East and Midwest regions and should be available to work EST and/or CST hours.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admission to a state bar in good standing.
• 7+ years of legal experience, preferably in a corporate or large law firm setting.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with business leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in M&A transactions and integration preferred
• Familiarity with employment law and intellectual property matters a plus
• Comfort with technology-driven contract management tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance: Advise on board and shareholder matters, entity management, and corporate records.
• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including NDAs, master sales agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations, including employment, privacy, and data security requirements.
• Litigation Management: Oversee litigation and dispute resolution, manage outside counsel, and develop strategies to mitigate risk.
• Mergers & Acquisition Support: Assist with due diligence, transaction documents, and integration planning for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Policy Development: Contribute to internal policies, contract review processes, and compliance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees