Assistant General Counsel

CompoSecure • Davidson, NC

17d • $160,200 - $256,300

About The Position

CompoSecure is seeking a practical, well-rounded attorney to support its growing business and help shape the legal function. The role involves varied work, including negotiating commercial agreements, advising business teams on new initiatives, and managing pre-litigation strategy.

The Assistant General Counsel will advise teams across the company, manage commercial transactions and disputes, support compliance and employment matters, and work with outside counsel on intellectual property matters. The role also supports corporate governance, Board materials, M&A transactions, legal training, contracting processes, and the maintenance of legal templates and forms. The position includes supporting the company's Environmental Management System obligations by following recycling, waste-management, and other environmental standards.

This role requires regular collaboration with colleagues at all levels, including C-level executives, and reporting concerns and matter updates to the General Counsel. The position is based in an office environment with moderate noise and requires the ability to perform office work for more than eight hours per day and lift 20 pounds.

CompoSecure offers a stated annual pay range of $160,200 to $256,300, with offers negotiated based on qualifications. The role may be eligible for an annual or quarterly incentive plan. Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, flexible spending, group term life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of relevant legal experience; a combination of private practice and in-house experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor (JD).
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong judgment, legal reasoning, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships at every level of the organization, including with C-level executives.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities on tight timelines.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant technology tools.
• Commitment to integrity and high ethical standards.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds and sustain office work for more than eight hours per day, including sitting, typing, reaching for a telephone, standing at office equipment, and using hearing and sight for phone and computer use.

Nice To Haves

• A combination of private practice and in-house legal experience.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property law and experience managing patent and trademark portfolios.
• Experience with corporate governance and public company matters, including SEC reporting and Board support.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, customer supply agreements, SaaS licenses, consulting agreements, vendor agreements, and leases.
• Improve contracting workflows, policies, and procedures so the legal function can scale with the business.
• Oversee pre-litigation and litigation matters, including managing outside counsel.
• Provide clear, practical, and timely legal guidance and help solve underlying business problems.
• Support compliance with applicable laws and regulations and promote risk-management practices.
• Review employment issues and partner with HR on hiring, policies, employee relations, and workplace compliance.
• Support patent and trademark portfolios, working with outside intellectual property counsel on filings, prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.
• Prepare quarterly Board materials, support M&A transactions as needed, and assist with governance matters and corporate policies.
• Design and deliver legal training to help business teams identify legal issues and make informed decisions.
• Serve as lead lawyer on cross-functional teams and collaborate with colleagues throughout the business.
• Develop a deep understanding of the company's operations, products, and key legal documents.
• Raise concerns to the General Counsel with proposed solutions and share updates on current matters at legal department meetings.
• Organize and maintain the legal department's templates and forms.
• Support Environmental Management System obligations by following recycling guidelines, waste-management practices, and other environmental standards.
• Take on other responsibilities as the business evolves and as assigned.
• Be a visible and approachable leader and communicate and reinforce the company's vision and strategy.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Potential eligibility to participate in an annual or quarterly incentive plan based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.
• Comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including group healthcare, dental, vision, flexible spending account, group term life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of the month after the hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior