Remote General Counsel

Summary

Join ghSMART as General Counsel to provide enterprise-wide legal support, leading contract negotiations, and building strong relationships with clients and internal colleagues.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree with at least 5 years of relevant legal experience
• Expertise in contract law, employment law, and data privacy
• Experience with professional services firms and a strong understanding of business operations and strategic alignment with organizational goals
• A proactive approach to identifying and addressing legal needs with minimal direction
• The ability to manage both company-wide and individual requirements effectively
• Appropriate calibration in assessing and managing risk that supports business objectives and mitigates downside
• A commitment to ethical standards and transparency in all dealings
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal information clearly and persuasively
• The ability to effectively influence and persuade others to align with legal strategies and solutions
• Strong follow through on commitments made, meeting all deadlines
• Genuine care and appreciation for the well-being of clients and team members

Responsibilities

• Align legal strategy with firm goals, supporting >90% client satisfaction, >90% team retention, and ensuring adherence to financial budgets
• Foster internal relationships to effectively support all teams across the organization
• Build strong client relationships, providing commercially viable solutions while minimizing risk to ghSMART
• Manage and control external legal expenses, keeping them within budget
• Streamline contract processes to reduce cycle times and optimize efficiency
• Master and continually improve core client documents to reduce unnecessary negotiations
• Measure and minimize contract turnaround times while delivering exceptional service to clients and internal stakeholders
• Materially reduce third-party legal spend on contracting and HR issues, including severance and benefits, 2023 levels
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal regulations, including corporate, shareholder, HR, and employment policies, and stay informed on legal updates affecting the business
• Maintain company policies in line with labor and tax laws
• Be a value-added partner, proactively advising the operating team, consultants, and partners on ethical issues like conflicts of interest and do-not-serve lists
• Lead special projects, such as new market entry

Benefits

• Base salary: $175,000 - $215,000
• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution
• Comprehensive benefits package