Deputy General Counsel

ServiceMaster® Brands; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Career development

Job summary

ServiceMaster® Brands is seeking a seasoned Deputy General Counsel to support our growing franchise networks and Shared Services teams. This senior leader will provide practical, risk-based legal advice and help shape strategic policy across the organization.

You will guide litigation efforts, oversee contract lifecycle management, and ensure privacy/data security compliance while collaborating with HR and IT. This role reports to the General Counsel and requires strong leadership.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with active bar admission.
• Senior-level legal experience in-house (7–10+ years).
• Experience managing litigation and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience with IP, privacy, and data security.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk-based legal counsel aligned with business goals for a franchisor.
• Support ServiceMaster Restore/ServiceMaster Clean brands and Shared Services teams.
• Lead review, negotiation, and drafting of commercial contracts.
• Oversee litigation strategy and management of outside counsel.
• Manage privacy and data security compliance program.

Skills

J.D.

Active bar admission

In-house leadership

Litigation management

Contract negotiation

IP, privacy, data security

People management

Franchise experience (plus)

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Contract management

Job description

We Play to Win—Together.

ServiceMaster

Description

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 hired
• Competitive 401(k) match to help you invest in your future
• Enjoy 15 days of paid time off, plus 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays to recharge and celebrate
• We’re committed to your development with career advancement and professional growth

Deputy 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.

What You Will Do

• 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 school
• Active bar admission and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Senior-level legal experience (typically more than 7-10 years), with in-house legal leadership experience (Assistant GC or higher); large law firm experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing litigation and working effectively with outside counsel
• Significant experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and building or improving contract management processes
• Expertise in and experience managing matters relating to intellectual property, privacy, and data security
• Prior people management experience required
• Franchise experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
• Ability to gain the confidence and trust of senior leaders and franchise stakeholders
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with disparate groups of stakeholders, including private equity sponsors, commercial team members and leadership, other attorneys (including outside counsel), and franchisees

Work 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 [e-mail].

Pre-Employment Screening

Employment with ServiceMaster Brands is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. These screenings include criminal background and substance use testing in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

California Applicants

Background checks are required, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Privacy Policy

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