Deputy General Counsel

Deputy General CounselWe Play to Win—Together. ServiceMaster® Brands is building a future fueled by empowered teams and bold ideas. We're on a path to double our size, and that takes courage, creativity, and relentless drive. If you're ready to lead change and help franchisees succeed, this is your moment. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. Perks & Benefits That Support You:Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the first day of the month after you're hiredCompetitive 401(k) match to help you invest in your futureEnjoy 15 days of paid time off, plus 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays to recharge and celebrateWe're committed to your development with career advancement and professional growthDeputy General Counsel ServiceMaster is seeking a seasoned and strategic Deputy General Counsel to support our growing franchise networks, particularly in the ServiceMaster Restore® and ServiceMaster® Clean brands, and Shared Services teams. This role will serve as a senior legal leader and trusted business partner, providing practical, solution-oriented legal guidance across the organization. The Deputy General Counsel will play a key role in litigation management, commercial contracting and contract lifecycle management, and will help shape legal strategy in alignment with business objectives. This role reports to the General Counsel and is expected to manage legal support staff.Provide practical, risk-based legal counsel aligned with business goals and the needs of a multifaceted franchisor organization.Provide legal support to the ServiceMaster® Restore and ServiceMaster® Clean brands, including issue spotting, risk mitigation, ordinary course legal counseling, and compliance relating to marketing and promotional activities.Serve as a senior legal advisor and business partner to ServiceMaster Brands' Shared Services teams (particularly IT and HR), ensuring consistency, compliance, and scalability.Lead the review, negotiation, and drafting of a wide range of commercial contracts.Advise on all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution, including oversight of outside counsel.Develop litigation strategy, budgets, and risk assessments; provide clear recommendations to leadership.Direct pre-litigation matters, claims, demand letters, and settlement negotiations.Advise on ServiceMaster Brands' privacy and data security compliance framework and practices.Partner with Human Resources leadership to provide ongoing employment counseling, investigation support, and wage/hour compliance guidance.What you will bring:Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law schoolActive bar admission and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdictionSenior-level legal experience (typically more than 7-10 years), with in-house legal leadership experience (Assistant GC or higher); large law firm experience preferredDemonstrated experience managing litigation and working effectively with outside counselSignificant experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and building or improving contract management processesExpertise in and experience managing matters relating to intellectual property, privacy, and data securityPrior people management experience requiredFranchise experience is a plus, but not requiredStrong business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectivesAbility to gain the confidence and trust of senior leaders and franchise stakeholdersProven ability to communicate effectively with disparate groups of stakeholders, including private equity sponsors, commercial team members and leadership, other attorneys (including outside counsel), and franchiseesWork Location: This is a hybrid role that will work 2 to 3 days a week in our Sandy Springs GA headquarters and the remainder of the week remotely. Compensation: Pay ranges at SMB are designed to reflect skills, experience, and business needs. The range shown excludes location-based adjustments, and most new hires start below the top of the range. For this role, the estimated range starts at $230,000. About SMB: ServiceMaster® Brands is a leading provider of residential and commercial services in restoration, cleaning, moving, and bioremediation. Founded in 1929, we operate 4,600+ locations through 3,200 franchisees, serving over 1 million homes and businesses annually. Today, we do business under several trusted brands across 50 states and nine countries, generating more than $3.5B in system-wide sales: ServiceMaster Restore®, ServiceMaster Clean®, Merry Maids®, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, and TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK® While each brand has its own identity, we share a vision: to become the most admired brand in every industry we serve . Our purpose— Be there when you need us™ —extends to our team, where growth, well-being, and success are priorities.Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of ServiceMaster Brands, in accordance with all applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, religious beliefs, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected classifications, activities, or conditions as required by federal, state and local laws. Accessibility & Accommodations: If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process at View email address on click.appcast.io . Pre-Employment Screening: Employment with ServiceMaster Brands is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. 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