Assistant General Counsel

Pavion Connects and Protects by providing innovative fire, security, and communication integration solutions to customers across 70+ U.S. locations and 22 countries. We bring industry-leading expertise to clients in enterprise, healthcare, education, government, data center, and retail industries.

As a global leader, Pavion specializes in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of cutting-edge fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV technologies. Our mission is to bring clarity and transformation to safety, security, and communication through integral technology and radical service.

With a commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence, Pavion ensures scalable, future-ready solutions tailored to meet and exceed our clients' needs. Learn more at www.pavion.com

Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Assistant General Counsel to join our shared services team.

Primary Responsibilities:

Contract Negotiation & Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, licensing, SaaS, and strategic partnership contracts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align contract terms with business goals and risk tolerance.

Legal Advisory

• Provide strategic legal counsel on a broad range of issues, including contracts, regulatory compliance, data privacy, employment law, corporate governance, and risk management.
• Identify legal risks and propose practical, business-aligned solutions to support organizational objectives.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Design, implement, and improve internal compliance programs to meet legal and regulatory standards.
• Advise on risk mitigation strategies and oversee development of internal controls and best practices.

Corporate Governance

• Support governance activities including board and committee documentation, corporate filings, subsidiary management, and maintenance of corporate records.
• Ensure corporate entities remain in good standing and compliant with relevant legal requirements.

Employment Law & Workplace Issues

• Advise Human Resources on employee relations, terminations, internal investigations, wage and hour compliance, and labor law matters.
• Ensure consistency in employment practices and alignment with current legal standards.

Employment Law & Workplace Issues

• Advise Human Resources on employee relations, terminations, internal investigations, wage and hour compliance, and labor law matters.
• Ensure consistency in employment practices and alignment with current legal standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with teams across Sales, Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, and Operations to deliver legal support and promote consistency in legal and business practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business units on day-to-day legal questions and strategic initiatives.

Policy Development & Training

• Draft and maintain internal legal policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
• Develop and deliver training programs on legal compliance topics such as data protection, anti-corruption, and ethical business practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 5+ years of legal experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, corporate law, and compliance matters
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound legal judgments in a fast-paced environment
• Grit and Grace in approach to work and all interactions with colleagues and customers
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-house counsel experience with ability to adjust legal advice for risk tolerance and prioritize workflow to achieve commercial goals
• Familiarity with international business law or M&A is a plus
• Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets for projects and litigation

Disclaimer: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not be construed as a contract for employment.

Pavion is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.