General Counsel

Role DescriptionGeneral CounselRole SummaryOur client is searching for a General Counsel to join their team. The General Counsel (GC) serves as the chief legal and risk officer for the organization, providing integrated support across its diverse portfolio of growth-focused businesses. This role oversees all legal affairs and enterprise risk and serves as a strategic partner to the executive team and Board on matters affecting commercial models, strategic partnerships, M&A, regulatory compliance, and scalable expansion. The General Counsel will translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned guidance that enables the organization to pursue its growth agenda with confidence and responsibility across multiple industries and jurisdictions.As a member of the organization, the General Counsel is responsible for modeling our guiding principles and exemplifying, promoting, and protecting the company culture.Key Result Areas Corporate Governance & Strategic AdvisoryAdvise the CEO, executive team, and Board on legal risks and implications of strategic decisions, commercial initiatives, and M&A activitiesSupport Board and committee meetings, including preparation and review of materials, minutes, resolutions, and corporate recordsEnsure compliance with corporate governance best practices and applicable laws in relevant jurisdictions Commercial Contracts & Strategic AgreementsDraft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including master service agreements, transportation and warehousing contracts, 3PL/4PL agreements, supplier and vendor contracts, NDAs, technology and SaaS agreements, and strategic partnership dealsDevelop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines that balance risk mitigation with operational flexibility and commercial objectivesProvide pragmatic guidance to Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Finance on contract risks, SLAs, liability, indemnity, insurance, and dispute resolution provisions Regulatory Compliance & Enterprise Risk ManagementOversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to logistics, transportation, warehousing, trade, customs, data privacy, employment, and health and safetyMonitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the supply chain industry and translate these into actionable guidance and policiesPartner with Operations, HR, and Finance to design and maintain compliance programs, training, and internal controls that reduce legal and operational risk Dispute Resolution & Litigation ManagementManage and resolve disputes with customers, suppliers, carriers, and other third parties, including demand letters, settlement negotiations, and alternative dispute resolutionOversee litigation and regulatory investigations, working with external counsel where appropriate, and managing associated budgets and strategiesDevelop and implement strategies to prevent disputes through contract language, process improvements, and proactive risk management Employment & Labor LawAdvise HR and management on employment-related issues, including hiring, termination, performance management, workplace policies, accommodations, and compliance with employment lawsReview and update employment agreements, restrictive covenants, compensation and incentive plans, and contractor/consultant arrangementsSupport investigations of employee complaints and ensure appropriate documentation and resolution Policy, Ethics & Compliance TrainingCreate, maintain, and communicate company policies and codes of conduct (anti-corruption, competition/antitrust, data privacy, trade controls, conflicts of interest, whistleblower)Deliver or oversee training for employees and leaders on key legal and compliance topics relevant to supply chain operationsImplement systems and processes to track compliance, report issues, and ensure timely remediation External Counsel, Insurance & Legal OperationsSelect, manage, and evaluate outside counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal servicesCoordinate with Finance and Risk Management on insurance coverage, claims, renewals, and risk-transfer strategiesDevelop and manage the legal department budget and outside legal spendingQualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admission to practice law in at least one applicable jurisdiction10+ years of legal experience, including a mix of law firm and in-house roles; prior experience as in-house counsel in logistics, transportation, warehousing, manufacturing, or related supply chain industries strongly preferredDeep experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts and supporting revenue-generating and supply-side relationshipsStrong working knowledge of relevant regulatory areas: commercial and contract law, transportation/logistics regulations, trade and customs, data privacy, and employment lawDemonstrated ability to provide business-oriented legal advice, balancing risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced environmentExperience managing disputes and litigation, including working effectively with outside counselProven track record building or operating legal/compliance frameworks and policies in a growing organizationStrong business acumen and the ability to understand supply chain operations, financial drivers, and customer expectationsExcellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization, including executives and external partnersHighly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple matters and priorities simultaneouslySound judgment, integrity, and a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset.Comfortable working in a dynamic, growth-oriented mid-market company with hands-on responsibilities and limited bureaucracyMust be able to practice law in CaliforniaHRforGrowth is an extension of the Growth Catalyst Group (GCG), a partnership of companies with more than 65 years of operating experience and a history of successfully serving customers across industries and disciplines.We specialize in Organizational Transformation, Talent Acquisition, Peak Staffing, HR Staff Augmentation, HR Technology Solutions, Outplacement, and all forms of risk mitigation and compliance, benefits and compensation strategies, and performance management.GCG® is one of the world’s leading providers of business transformation solutions related to supply chain and technology solutions for order fulfillment and marketing execution. 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