Assistant General Counsel at Leaf Home

Meet Leaf Home. We turn complex home improvementprojects and endless to-dos into achievements. With more than 50%of homeowners worried about the cost and effort of homemaintenance, we deliver remarkable, end-to-end experiences. And getthe job done right, at every step. Bringing innovative products,the best people, and the highest standards to everyproject.  

Trusted by more than 1million homeowners across the US and Canada, we are America’slargest direct-to-consumer full-service provider of branded homeservices and products. Our products, including the patentedLeafFilter gutter protection system, have earned numerous awardsand recognition from Good Housekeeping, Qualified Remodeler, Angi,Consumer Reports, This Old House, and other consumer reviewplatforms. 

We are powered by extraordinarypeople. Our innovative products and reliable services are deliveredwith convenience, excellence, and quality through 250+ regionalsales and installation offices and comprehensive field supportoffices in New York and Hudson, Ohio. We’re proud to say we’ve beenconsistently named one of the fastest-growing private companies byInc. 5000 and recognized as a top employer nationally. The benefitsof working at Leaf Home are wide-ranging andinclude:  

Industry-best compensationpackages | Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance |401k with company match | Paid time off including paid parentalleave | Individualized career development programs | On-demandlunch program | Childcare assistance | Free gym membership |Employee assistance programs, including legal, financial planning,and counseling | Employee discount marketplace | Employee ResourceGroups such as VetConnect, DEI Committee, Women’s Committee.

Position Summary: TheAssistant General Counsel is responsible for legal issues and riskmanagement matters within the company. The position advises theexecutive leadership team and management within the companyregarding legal, business, and risk management issues, as well asacting as a liaison with outside counsel.  

Essential Duties andResponsibilities: 

• Collaborate and provide legal guidance onexternal communication such as earnings releases, press releases,investor presentations, marketing materials, and the Company'sinvestor relationswebsite. 
• Provide legal support forthe governance of the Company’s subsidiaries and corporatetransactions, including finance and capital markets transactions,and internal grouprestructurings. 
• Monitorregulations and developments relevant to the Company’sbusiness interests, particularly relating to corporate governance,public company matters, and mergers andacquisitions. 
• Provide general legaladvice and support on day-to-day operational issues and significantcompany-wide matters. 
• Prepare andexecute legal documents by analyzing, drafting, negotiating,reviewing, and filing thedocuments. 
• Study proposed andexisting legislation, review business practices and policies, andadvise leadership of potentialrisks. 
• Prepare, negotiate, andinterpret contracts. 
• Prepare andimplement policies and practices in response to legal andregulatory requirements.
• Prepare anddeliver training regarding legal and regulatoryrequirements. 
• Support the company’sincident reporting and investigation process directly byinvestigating allegations of ethics, compliance, and labor andemploymentissues.  
• Performs other dutiesas assigned by leadership.

Experience and MinimumQualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. from anABA-accredited law school is required. 
• License to practice law and in good standingin any U.S. state and eligible to be admitted to practice law inthe state of Ohio. 
• 6+ years ofexperience in a large law firm or significant in-house counselexperience. 
• Experience with business lawincluding contract issues and disputes, labor and employmentmatters, litigation management, corporate governance, ethics, andcompliance including investigations 
• Business acumen with the ability to identify,assess, balance, and manage risk. 
• Excellent written and verbal communicationskills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues toall levels of management. 
• Strongleadership skills and willingness to collaborate, share knowledge,respond quickly to urgent matters, and execute proactively. 
• Ability to effectively multi-task, be highlyorganized, and thrive in a deadline-centric environment. 
• Must be able to understand and embrace thecompany's core values and corporate goals. 
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite(Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and/or Access).
• Must be legally authorized to work in thecountry of employment without sponsorship for employment visastatus (e.g., H1B status). 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, orCertifications:

• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, jointventures, joint developments, securities and compliance.

KeyCompetencies: 

• Adapting to and managingchange.
• Strategic alignment and inspiringothers.
• Communicating and buildingrelationships.
• Business acumen andcross-functional knowledge.
• Achievingresults.

TravelRequirements:

• Occasional overnight travel isrequired.  

Overtime/Additional HoursRequirements:

• Additional hours may be required (exemptpositions).  

Physical Requirements:

• Normal office environment.
• Performs indoor work in a climate-controlledenvironment. 
• Sedentary work. Exerting upto 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount offorce frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, orotherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary workinvolves sitting most of the time. 

Diversity andInclusion Statement

Leaf Home iscommitted to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be anequal opportunity employer. We strive to create an environment thatembraces differences and fosters inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Leaf Home will recruit, hire, train, andpromote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color,ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexualorientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetictesting, veteran status, or physical/mental disability (exceptwhere the disability prevents the individual from being able toperform the essential functions of the job and cannot be reasonablyaccommodated in full compliance with the law). 

Americans with Disabilities Act Statementand Contact

Leaf Home iscommitted to honoring the spirit and requirements of the Americanswith Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation incompleting this application, interviewing, completing anypre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employeeselection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].