General Counsel

Ministry Brands is looking for aGeneral Counsel to join our growing team!

Ministry Brands is a leading provider of SaaS operational management systems, payments platforms, digital engagement tools and background screening solutions for faith‑based, non‑profit and for‑profit organizations. We serve more than 95,000 customers as a trusted partner in digital transformation and enablement – advancing missions, driving efficiencies, and building engaged communities for more than four decades.

Location

Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid – on‑site as needed; no fixed minimum days)

The Role

The General Counsel will serve as the company’s chief legal officer and a key member of the senior leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO. This individual will own all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters and will lead a Legal & Compliance team of approximately three professionals. The role requires a pragmatic, business‑minded attorney who can balance risk management with commercial velocity.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the senior leadership team, Board of Directors, and PE sponsor on all corporate, transactional, and operational legal matters.
• Develop and execute a legal strategy that supports the company’s growth plan, including organic scaling, tuck‑in acquisitions, and platform‑level transactions.
• Proactively identify legal risks and provide commercially oriented counsel that enables the business to move quickly and confidently.
• Lead legal due diligence, negotiation, and execution of acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions alongside the PE sponsor and its advisors.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel, ensuring cost‑effective and high‑quality legal support during deal activity.
• Support Board governance, investor reporting and sponsor communication on legal and compliance matters.
• Own and optimize the company’s contract lifecycle for enterprise SaaS agreements, including MSAs, order forms, SLAs, data processing agreements, and partnership arrangements.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Success and Product teams to accelerate deal velocity while maintaining appropriate risk guardrails.
• Standardize and scale contract templates, playbooks and approval workflows to support a growing go‑to‑market organization.
• Oversee the company’s data privacy and security compliance program, partnering with Engineering and Information Security to ensure product development aligns with evolving regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain compliance frameworks that satisfy PE diligence standards and customer audit requirements.
• Monitor and interpret changes in laws and regulations affecting the company’s business lines and advise on necessary adjustments.
• Lead, mentor and develop a Legal & Compliance team of approximately six professionals, establishing objectives, KPIs and professional development plans.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and the overall legal budget with a focus on efficiency and ROI.
• Advise on employment law matters, including hiring, terminations, compensation practices, employee relations and workplace policies across multiple states.
• Oversee corporate governance practices, entity management and Board‑level documentation.
• Support the development and enforcement of company‑wide policies, including a Code of Conduct, anti‑corruption and whistleblower programs.
• Handle or oversee litigation matters, including employment disputes, FCRA‑related claims and other lawsuits.
• Implement tools, processes and workflows that scale with the business.
• Own the legal budget and outside counsel strategy and relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 6–10 years of legal experience, with a meaningful portion spent in‑house at a SaaS or technology company.
• Prior experience as a General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel or Associate General Counsel at a mid‑market SaaS company ($100M–$500M revenue).
• Demonstrated experience in a PE‑backed or sponsor‑backed operating environment, including M&A transaction support.
• Deep expertise in commercial SaaS contracting, including complex enterprise agreements and multi‑product deal structures.
• Working knowledge of data privacy frameworks (SOC2, CCPA/CPRA, COPPA, GDPR concepts) and experience building or managing a compliance program.
• Proven track record of building, leading and developing a legal team.
• Ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and a hands‑on practitioner in a lean, high‑growth environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting add‑on acquisitions and post‑merger integration from the legal side.
• Familiarity with the faith‑based, nonprofit or association technology sector.
• Working knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and related background screening regulations.
• Background that includes time at a top‑tier law firm in technology transactions, M&A or corporate practice.

Key Competencies

• Business Acumen – Thinks like an operator, not just an attorney. Understands P&L dynamics, ARR metrics and SaaS unit economics.
• Executive Presence – Communicates with clarity and confidence to the Board, PE sponsors and cross‑functional executives.
• Commercial Pragmatism – Finds the path to “yes” while protecting the company, balancing speed with sound judgment.
• Team Builder – Attracts, develops and retains high‑caliber legal talent, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Adaptability – Thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities and high expectations.

Benefits

• Robust healthcare options.
• Flexible paid time off – flexible work schedules, PTO for vacation and up to 80 hours of paid sick/safe leave; 11.5 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Mental health support via Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Employee recognition and rewards through Nectar.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.