Business Unit General Counsel, Windows & Doors

Cornerstone Building Brands; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Training & development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands seeks a Senior Counsel to serve as the dedicated legal partner for the Windows & Doors business unit. The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and offers strategic counsel across product development, manufacturing, and sales, ensuring compliant growth while mitigating risk.

You will lead contract negotiations, manage external counsel and budgets, and support corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and IP matters within a manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Serve as the primary legal counsel for the Windows & Doors BU.
• Provide strategic legal guidance across product development, manufacturing, sales and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including supply, distribution, manufacturing, and licensing deals.
• Manage customer and vendor contract portfolios and support deal negotiation.
• Advise on pricing strategies and commercial risk management.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and training programs on ethics, antitrust, and contract management.
• Support real estate, supply chain issues, and outside counsel relationships.

Skills

Legal partner

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

IP management

M&A support

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Description

The Business Unit General Counsel, Windows & Doors will serve as the dedicated legal business partner for the Windows & Doors BU. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, this role will provide strategic legal counsel and support across all aspects of the business unit's operations, from product development and manufacturing to sales and distribution. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify legal risks, develop solutions, and ensure compliance while enabling business growth.

Qualifications:

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Business Partnership & Strategy
  • Serve as the primary legal counsel and trusted advisor for assigned business unit leadership team
  • Partner with business leaders to understand strategic objectives and provide proactive legal guidance
  • Participate in business unit strategic planning sessions and provide legal risk assessments
  • Support merger and acquisition activities, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
  • Advise on corporate governance matters affecting the business unit
• Commercial & Transactional Support
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including supply agreements, distribution contracts, manufacturing agreements, and licensing deals
  • Manage customer and vendor contract portfolios, ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation
  • Support sales teams with contract negotiations and deal structuring
  • Advise on pricing strategies, terms and conditions, and commercial risk management
  • Handle contract disputes and claims management
• Regulatory & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations affecting commercial building products, including antitrust policies
  • Monitor evolving regulatory landscape and assess impact on business operations
  • Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures
  • Deliver legal and compliance training programs for business unit leadership and employees, including antitrust, ethics, and contract management
  • Support environmental, health, and safety legal requirements
  • Advise on trade compliance, tariff impacts on materials sourcing, and import/export regulatory requirements
• Product & Intellectual Property
  • Advise on product development, launch strategies, and lifecycle management
  • Support intellectual property protection including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets
  • Review marketing materials and product communications for legal compliance
  • Handle product liability matters, construction defect litigation, and insurance warranty claims, including coordination with risk management and outside counsel
• Operational Legal Support
  • Support real estate transactions including facility leases and acquisitions
  • Advise on supply chain and logistics legal issues
  • Manage litigation matters and work with outside counsel as needed
  • Manage the business unit's legal budget and outside counsel relationships, including matter staffing, fee arrangements, and performance evaluation

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 4 years supporting a business unit preferred
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial products, or construction/building materials industry preferred
• Background in commercial law, contracts, litigation/claims and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing outside counsel relationships and legal budgets

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets – Act consistently with CBB's Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement).

• Communication - Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance

• Delivers Results – Prioritizes achieving outcomes without compromising values

• Influences with Impact – Clearly communicates with confidence to drive action and build enthusiasm

• Raises the Bar – Inspires growth by challenging limits and pursuing excellence

• Knows the Business – Exhibits strong business judgment, understands priorities, and acts decisively

• Manages Courageously – Adapts to change and effectively resolve conflict

• Resiliency – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.