General Counsel

Posted:
10/2/2024, 6:30:16 AM

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
Remote

Who We Are

ghSMART is a leadership advisory firm dedicated to creating value for CEOs, boards, and investors. We partner with our clients to solve their most critical business decisions, becoming their trusted advisor on their most important people and talent priorities. As the first call for some of the world's most influential executives, we offer a data driven perspective on their leadership and talent strategy. Our team is made up of over 175 extraordinary individuals who become trusted advisors to these leaders, helping amplify their positive impact on the world. We advise on the art and science of building winning leadership teams, doing meaningful work every day. We hire the very best talent, and our team has the freedom to work where they choose.

What You’ll Do 

As General Counsel, you will be responsible for providing enterprise-wide legal support to help scale our organization. You will work closely with the Operating Team (President, CFO, CHRO), compliance function, and our client service teams across several geographies, reporting directly to the CFO. Your role will involve leading contract negotiations with existing and prospective clients and building and fostering strong relationships with clients, internal colleagues, and third-party service providers. You will oversee the assessment and prioritization of legal issues, evaluate client services and internal practices, and ensure compliance with evolving laws and regulations affecting our business. Additionally, you will lead the implementation of necessary legal changes, driving adoption throughout the organization. Success in this role requires strong client service orientation, a high level of executive presence, clear communication, and collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure alignment on solutions. 
Why join ghSMART? 
 
Opportunity to become the best. Our clients are the best of the best, so we have to be too. You’ll learn and grow as part of a team of exceptional people, working in an environment of generosity and gratitude. 
 
Do meaningful work. Our clients are leading world impact, and you will influence that daily. 
 
Have your voice and talents recognized. We are a flat organization that values proactivity and ability over bureaucracy and tenure. All our decisions and actions are guided by our Values and Credo - to help leaders amplify their positive impact on the world. 
 
Feel like an owner. ghSMART is 100% employee owned. All team members have the opportunity to buy our stock. 
 
 
Compensation  
 
Certain US jurisdictions require ghSMART to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. We are built on a culture of freedom and flexibility, we operate fully remotely, and our team members balance deeply energizing, high intensity work, with flexible schedules to support life outside of work. Our compensation model reflects these values. Compensation for this role in the United States includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution, and a comprehensive benefits package. You should reasonably expect a base salary of $175,000 - $215,000.  
 
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