Real people. Real service. At SupplyHouse.com, we value every individual team member and cultivate a community where people come first. Led by our core values of Generosity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and GRIT, we’re dedicated to maintaining a supportive work environment that celebrates diversity and empowers everyone to reach their full potential. As an industry-leading e-commerce company specializing in HVAC, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies since 2004, we strive to foster growth while providing the best possible experience for our customers. We are looking for a General Counsel to join our Management Team. This individual will serve as the organization’s most senior legal authority and strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and executive team. This individual will lead enterprise legal strategy, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management to protect and advance the company’s growth and long-term value. If you enjoy building scalable legal infrastructure to support expansion and operational complexity, we’d love to hear from you! This remote position is open to individuals who live in, or are open to relocating to, the following states: Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. This position requires travel to our headquarters in Melville, NY 12 times per year for leadership meetings and other in-person meetings. Additional travel may be required based on department and company needs. We reimburse reasonable and necessary travel expenses, and you’re also welcome to work on-site anytime beyond these visits – our doors are always open. Role Type: Full-Time, Exempt Location: Remote Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with time zone flexibility Base Salary: $228,000 – $380,000 per year Responsibilities: - Serves as chief legal advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership team, providing practical, business-oriented guidance on commercial strategy, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and enterprise risk - Build and implement the company’s legal infrastructure, including contract templates, review processes, governance practices, compliance frameworks, and risk management standards to support continued rapid growth - Lead all commercial contracting activities, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex vendor, technology, logistics, marketplace, payment processing, and strategic partnership agreements - Bring legal expertise to business decisions related to real estate and facilities - Oversee corporate governance activities, including Board decision support, preparation of resolutions, maintenance of corporate records, subsidiary management, and compliance with shareholder and minority private equity investor requirements - Identify, assess, and mitigate enterprise-wide legal risk across e-commerce operations, distribution, consumer protection, data privacy, employment practices, geographic business footprint, and regulatory compliance - Manage litigation and dispute resolution strategy, including directing outside counsel, overseeing legal spend, and driving cost-effective and timely resolutions aligned with business priorities - In partnership with outside employment counsel, provide legal guidance on employment and labor matters, including workplace policies, investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and evolving employment regulations - Establish and maintain scalable legal processes, contract templates, internal policies, and governance frameworks to support efficiency, consistency, and operational growth - Develop and maintain internal policies and training programs that promote ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and consistent business practices across departments - Select, manage, and evaluate outside counsel and specialized legal advisors, determining when to leverage external expertise versus building internal capability - Represent the organization in interactions with regulators, investors, auditors, lenders, insurers, and other external stakeholders on legal and compliance matters Requirements: - Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction - A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience, including law firm and in-house counsel experience - Experience advising senior executives on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk matters - Experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial agreements - Experience managing litigation and directing outside counsel - Experience operating in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment (preferred) - Experience building or scaling an in-house legal function (preferred) Why work with us: - We have awesome benefits – We offer a wide variety of benefits to help support you and your loved ones. These include: - Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance options - 401(k) with up to 4% company match - Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays - Company-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability - Discounted auto, home, and pet insurance programs - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Confidential mental health, financial planning, and legal support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Company-provided equipment and one-time $250 work from home stipend - $750 annual professional development budget - $25 monthly Grubhub credit - Company rewards and recognition program - And more! - We empower ownership – We all contribute to our success and we all share in it. Our Ownership for All program ensures each SupplyHouse team member will benefit financially from the company’s growth and accomplishments. - We promote work-life balance – We value your time and encourage a healthy separation between your professional and personal life to feel refreshed and recharged. Look out for our wellness initiatives and ask about our Flex-Time Policy! - We support growth – We encourage you to embrace continuous learning and take on new challenges. In an exciting and evolving industry, we provide opportunities for career growth through our annual merit and bonus opportunities, hands-on training, diversity and inclusion initiatives, internal mobility options, and professional development budget. - We give back – We live and breathe our core value, Generosity, by giving back to the trades and organizations around the world. We make a difference through donation drives, employee-nominated contributions, support for non-profit organizations, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and more. - We listen – We value hearing from our employees. Everyone has a voice, and we encourage you to use it! We actively elicit feedback through our monthly town halls, regular 1:1 check-ins, employee listening initiatives, and company-wide ideas form to incorporate suggestions and ensure our team enjoys coming to work every day. Check us out and learn more at: https://www.supplyhouse.com/our-company! Additional Details: - Remote employees are expected to work in a distraction-free environment. Personal devices, background noise, and other distractions should be kept to a minimum to avoid disrupting virtual meetings or business operations. - Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. SupplyHouse.com will not sponsor applicants for work visas. - SupplyHouse.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. - To ensure fairness and trust in our hiring process, we ask that all application materials, assessments, and interview responses reflect your own thinking and perspective. You may use AI tools to assist in preparing your responses, as long as this use is clearly disclosed and you can speak authentically to your ideas and work. Our focus is on honesty, judgment, and how you approach problem-solving. We appreciate your transparency and look forward to learning more about your skills. - We are committed to providing a safe and secure work environment and conduct thorough background checks on all potential employees in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. - All emails from the SupplyHouse team will only be sent from an @supplyhouse.com email address. 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