Assistant General Counsel

The Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Affairs (LCCA) team is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to lead key corporate governance and transactional matters and provide practical advice, guidance, and oversight on labor & employment and litigation matters in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. This is a fiduciary role that supports GHX's compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The Assistant General Counsel will monitor and advise on trends in business performance, evolving regulatory requirements, and best practices for governance and disclosure. The individual in this role will work closely with senior leadership and key leaders in the LCCA to manage corporate governance and entity matters; draft, negotiate, and maintain corporate documents and agreements; oversee labor & employment and litigation matters and outside counsel as appropriate; identify and resolve legal issues; and develop efficient legal processes, all while balancing legal and business needs and risks. The ideal candidate is a versatile in-house leader who is open to working across a wide array of legal matters. The Assistant General Counsel will have the opportunity to work as a corporate generalist, assume meaningful responsibility for key legal matters, and build on an array of critical corporate legal department skills. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, you will serve as a trusted adviser on a range of corporate legal matters, including corporate governance. Lead and support corporate governance matters, including preparation and organization of materials for Board and Committee meetings, maintenance of corporate records, entity management for GHX's North American and India entities, corporate disclosure materials, and related regulatory matters. Manage the preparation, review, and maintenance of corporate records, organizational documents, approvals, resolutions, subsidiary records, and other governance materials. Advise on the Company’s corporate financing matters, debt-related reporting obligations, transaction documentation, and related corporate approvals. Support and, as appropriate, lead corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, liquidity events, and other strategic transactions, from structuring and due diligence through execution and post-closing integration. Lead and support complex commercial transactions with strategic partners and other key counterparties, including structuring, negotiation, drafting, execution, and ongoing relationship management. Support the management of ESG-related legal and disclosure matters and assist the team in the continued development of GHX’s ESG program. Draft, negotiate and interpret non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), letters of intent (LOIs), and other corporate agreements. Support subsidiary management of corporate affiliates. Provide practical advice and guidance on labor & employment and litigation matters, manage internal legal workstreams, and oversee outside counsel as appropriate. Manage GHX’s insurance portfolio, including coordination of renewals, coverage analysis, claims support, and engagement with brokers, insurers, and internal stakeholders. Coordinate with outside counsel as needed across corporate, transactional, labor & employment, litigation, and other legal matters. Support the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary on other corporate matters as needed, including risk management, corporate development, and other strategic initiatives. Provide legal support for ad-hoc projects coming from various departments, including Treasury and Accounting. Willingness to travel quarterly (up to 20% annually). Required Qualifications: J.D. required. Admission to, and in good standing in, any state bar in the United States. At least 7 years of legal experience, including substantial experience in corporate governance and corporate transactions. Experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or bot…