General Counsel / Attorney

Horizon Services•Newark, DE

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The General Counsel will be a strategic asset to the CEO, lead a legal department, effectively provide legal advice, and tackle any legal obstacles that the company may face during its journey for success. Acting as the organization's in house legal representative, the General Counsel will leverage their industry and legal experience to set the standard for company-wide compliance issues, ensure risk mitigation, and improve business performance through the legal function.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership.
A minimum of 10+ years of senior in-house legal experience, including meaningful time in a GC or deputy GC capacity.
Prior experience as a General Counsel (or divisional GC in a larger business) with a demonstrable track record of overseeing a legal department in a business of similar size and complexity.
Demonstrated experience in insurance, risk management, and litigation oversight (GL, Auto, WC).
Strong experience supporting M&A transactions, ideally on the buy-side.
Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth, multi-site environment.
Proven ability to manage outside counsel and control legal spend.
Experience in HVAC, construction, field services, or industrial services.
Familiarity with fleet risk, OSHA, and safety program development.
Exposure to alternative risk structures (captives, self-insured retentions).
Experience integrating acquired companies into a unified legal framework.
Proven ability to act as a strategic member of the ELT of an organization similar to Horizon Services Group.
Has executive presence and a proven track record interacting with a hands-on sponsor, board of directors, and other key stakeholders.
Unwavering personal and business integrity, committed to continue building a sustainable, profitable business while meeting the highest ethical standards.
Action oriented, hands-on legal leader who can coach, build teams, and mentor highly skilled and experienced direct reports.
An ability to create a sense of trust and commitment with employees through strong communication skills, representing the company's interests both internally and externally and to drive buy-in at all levels.
Able to distill complex legal situations to create understanding in a crisp, clear, and confident manner, quickly establishing credibility.
Decisive leadership style that will take a high velocity approach to solve issues and drive the business forward.
Enthusiasm and energy to inspire and lead others with an ability and appetite to drive cultural change.
Time management skills and the ability to juggle many competing priorities.
Excellent judgment and business savvy and a reputation for being a thought partner and problem solver rather than an obstacle to forward business momentum.
Mobile, willing to travel and get around the business

Responsibilities

Maintain all corporate records, including, but not limited to organizational documents, minutes of meetings, resolutions, stock ledgers, closing binders and other business records.
Review and draft agreements and other documents as directed including employment, vendor, private label, IT, finance, real estate.
Review existing policies and develop new policies pertaining to legal matters.
Examine company's litigation strategy to determine the advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits or other legal actions.
Oversee licensure compliance to operate.
Manage insurance program for all Horizon Service Group holdings.
Oversee employment and labor law compliance across all locations, including wage and hour, multi-state employment regulations, employee relations, and exposure to union-related matters given field workforce composition.
Manage data privacy and cybersecurity legal obligations, including state privacy law compliance, breach response protocols, and vendor data agreements.
Manage the company's real estate and lease portfolio across all operating locations, including review, negotiation, and renewal of facility leases.
Manage and refine customer contracts/guarantees/financing plans and warranties.
Work directly with our customer concerns department.
Evaluate and lead the internal legal team within Horizon Services Group and manage outside legal sources.
Manage outside counsel when needed.
Examine and optimize current legal policies and procedures.
Act as a strong advisor and partner to the CEO, Board of Directors, and ELT in relation to the business.
Provide legal advice and assistance to all departments, ELT, and key stakeholders.
Advise the organization about government regulations and legal rights.
Participate in executive management meetings and present reports and recommendations regarding legal matters.
Direct involvement in complex business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
Work through deal details.
Support financing, regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Negotiate critical contracts.
Plan and integrate acquired business(es).