Assistant General Counsel, Emp, Benefits,& compliance

JOB DESCRIPTION

As Assistant General Counsel, Employment, Benefits and Compliance, you will serve as leader of the global in‑house employment, benefits and compliance function for ADI Global Distribution (ADI or the Company). Resideo Technologies Inc. has announced its intent to spin off its ADI distribution business into a separate, publicly traded company. In connection with the spin‑off, ADI is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Employment, Benefits and Compliance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the employment, benefits and compliance functions in a newly formed public company, and to serve as a strategic advisor to the Company’s General Counsel and head of Human Resources.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the global employment & benefits law and compliance functions, overseeing a team of professionals who support the Integrity & Compliance function and provide employment advice in the Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
• Support executive compensation matters, including matters such as stock plans, officer and director compensation, and Compensation Committee actions, partnering with the head of Human Resources and the Vice President of Total Rewards.
• Dual‑hat as Americas employment counsel, providing strategic advice, counseling, risk analyses, policy alignment, interpretation and implementation, as well as litigation management and litigation avoidance, in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
• Partner with outside benefits attorneys to support U.S. benefits law matters.
• Lead the Integrity & Compliance function, which includes oversight of the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, helpline complaints, investigations, gifts & hospitality and conflicts of interest policies and practices, and compliance training.
• As leader of the employment & benefits law and compliance functions, you are expected to be a strategic partner to the General Counsel, the head of HR and the business generally. You will need to lead and manage people to ensure a highly functioning team of professionals.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree and current admission to one or more state bars
• 8+ years substantial employment and traditional labor law experience, including experience both at a law firm and in‑house for a U.S. publicly traded company
• Experience with employment law matters and litigation outside the United States
• Demonstrated experience in shaping organizational direction and policy, and advising executives around employment and benefits legal risk and compliance at an enterprise level
• Proven track record of managing legal teams and complex legal operations across diverse geographic regions

WE VALUE

• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • U.S. benefits law, including with respect to severance, defined benefit, defined contribution and health and welfare plans
  • Executive compensation matters, including engagement with the compensation committee of the board and disclosure requirements related to officer and director compensation
  • Leading compliance & ethics programs

Competencies & Skills

• Excellent strategic thinking, organization, and prioritization
• Strong initiative and demonstrated sense of urgency
• Willingness to learn and seek guidance regarding the business and unfamiliar areas of law
• Ability to influence at varying levels of the organization
• Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and passion for results
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Opportunity to impact a global company
• Come in on the ground floor of a publicly traded company
• Access to C‑Suite and board members on key matters

Job Information

• Job identification: 18334
• Job category: Law
• Posting date: 2026-04-27T22:07:00+00:00
• Degree level: No Formal Education
• Job schedule: Full time
• Locations: 1800 Continental Blvd., Charlotte, 28273, US; 1355 W Innovation Way Suite 125, Lehi, 84043, US (Hybrid)
• Incentive eligible: RBP
• Business: ADI Global Distribution
• Hiring salary range: Typical range is USD $238,591.67 – $355,946.67 per year, varying by specific work location
• Incentive eligible (RBP): Performance‑based bonus of up to 20% of the annual base salary
• Annual equity awards: Eligible for an annual equity grant, consisting of time‑based restricted stock units based on individual and Company performance
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, including life and health insurance, life assistance program, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, 401k plan, vacation & holidays
• US visa sponsorship eligibility: Not eligible for US visa sponsorship

EEO Statement

Resideo is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion or veteran status. For more information on applicable U.S. equal employment regulations, refer to the “EEO is the Law” poster, “EEO is the Law” Supplement Poster and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. Resideo complies with applicable equal employment laws in all countries where we do business. For more information on how we process your information in the job application process, please refer to Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please use Contact Us form for assistance.