Assistant General Counsel – Labor & Employment

PGT Industries; Town of Venice (NY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

MITER Brands, a leading window and door manufacturer, seeks an Assistant General Counsel – Labor & Employment to lead labor and employment strategy nationwide, with a strong emphasis on California law and PAGA management. You will partner with HR, executives, and operations to deliver pragmatic, business-focused guidance in a fast-paced, multi-state environment.

The role reports to the Legal leadership and offers base salary range of $155,000–$200,000 plus an annual bonus, with travel to MITER

Qualifications

• Significant, hands-on experience with California labor and employment law.
• Experience managing employment litigation and working with outside counsel.
• Ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable business guidance.
• Strong leadership and communication to influence senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead labor and employment matters across the organization with focus on California law.
• Manage litigation, charges, and investigations; direct outside counsel.
• Develop and update policies, handbooks, and compliance with multi-state law.
• Partner with HR and operations to provide risk-balanced legal counsel.

Skills

California labor law

Employment litigation

Outside counsel coordination

Executive communication

Business mindset

Job description

Assistant General Counsel – Labor & Employment

Preferred Locations: Venice, FL | Harrisburg, PA | California

Location Flexibility: Candidates may be considered in other U.S. locations if they meet all required qualifications, including significant California labor and employment law expertise and experience managing PAGA matters.

Compensation: Anticipated base salary range of $155,000 - $200,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Compensation is market-based and may vary based on local labor markets and cost of living. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus.

Travel: Ability to travel to MITER Brands operations support locations and manufacturing facilities as needed.

About the Role

MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, including Milgard, MI Windows & Doors, and PGTI, is one of the nation's largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with manufacturing facilities across the country.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel – Labor & Employment to join our Legal team. This role will serve as the Company's primary legal advisor on employment-related matters, with a strong emphasis on California employment law, including managing PAGA claims. The Assistant General Counsel will partner closely with Human Resources, executive leadership, and operational teams to provide strategic, practical, and risk-balanced legal counsel in a fast-paced, multi-state manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings significant experience in California labor and employment law, demonstrated experience managing litigation (directly and/or in collaboration with outside counsel), and the ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable business guidance across multiple jurisdictions.

What You'll Do

Labor & Employment Law Leadership

Serve as lead counsel for all labor and employment-related legal matters across the organization. Provide strategic advice and counsel on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with a significant focus on California law. Advise on employee relations matters, including discipline, terminations, reductions in force, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, and workplace investigations. Partner with HR leadership to proactively mitigate risk and develop legally sound policies and procedures.

Litigation & Dispute Management

Oversee and manage employment-related litigation, administrative charges, and agency investigations (e.g., EEOC, DFEH/CRD, Labor Commissioner claims). Direct outside counsel, manage budgets, and develop litigation strategy aligned with company objectives. Assess exposure and provide practical risk analysis to senior leadership.

Policy Development & Compliance

Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, agreements, and training materials. Provide guidance on multi-state compliance with particular emphasis on California wage and hour laws, PAGA matters, and evolving regulatory developments. Support internal audits and compliance initiatives.

Strategic Business Partnership

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and business partners. Deliver training to HR and operational leaders on labor and employment law developments and risk mitigation. Provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions that align with MITER Brands' culture and operational goals.

What You Bring

• Significant, hands‑on experience with California labor and employment law in a sophisticated, multi-location environment.
• Strong employment litigation management experience and comfort partnering with outside counsel.
• A pragmatic, business-focused mindset able to balance risk, culture, and operational realities.
• The executive presence and communication skills to influence at the highest levels of the organization.
• Alignment with MITER Brands' people-first, values-driven culture and commitment to doing things the right way.

Ready to Make an Impact?

This is a unique opportunity to serve as a key legal advisor within a growing, industry-leading organization and help shape labor and employment strategy across a national footprint.

What We Offer

At MITER Brands, we invest in your health, wealth, and wellness. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your eligible spouse/dependents while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Health & Wellness

• Three comprehensive medical plan options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Teladoc virtual healthcare services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Wellness Clinic
• Financial Protection
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

MITER Brands, including MI Windows and Doors, Milgard, and PGT Innovations, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship Disclosure

The Company does not offer employer sponsorship at this time. Therefore, candidates must provide truthful and complete information regarding their eligibility to work in the U.S. and any current or future need for employment sponsorship. Misrepresentation regarding work authorization or sponsorship need at any stage of the hiring process will result in disqualification from consideration, rescission of an employment offer, or termination of employment.

WE HAVE ONE PURPOSE

BUILD THE MOST VALUED WINDOW AND DOOR BRAND IN AMERICA. But, like all great things, that journey starts by bringing together a team of the most passionate, experienced and dedicated window experts in the industry. From our team to our customers and our communities, we strive to inspire deeper engagements and new possibilities for all. Because we believe that business is always personal.