Legal Counsel

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance including dental and vision

Paid time off and sick leave

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal support for their operations in Englewood, Colorado. This role involves advising senior executives on legal risks and managing various commercial agreements, litigation, and compliance initiatives.

The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with 4-7+ years of legal experience and must be able to navigate multiple priorities effectively. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $195,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of relevant legal experience with significant contract negotiation.
• Active membership in good standing in Colorado or eligibility for admission.
• Prior in-house legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal risks and strategic considerations for business activities.
• Serve as primary contact for a variety of commercial agreements.
• Engage in managing claims and litigation.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Judgment and problem-solving skills

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

QXO is seeking a practical, solutions-oriented Legal Counsel to support a diversified building materials distribution company. This role will serve as a key legal partner to senior executives and operational leaders across the organization.

What you'll do

• Proactively advise senior executives, management, and cross‑functional operational teams on legal risks and strategic considerations in day‑to‑day business activities.
• Serve as a primary legal point of contact for business teams on a wide variety of commercial agreements, including customer agreements, vendor agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, supply agreements, licensing agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other business contracts.
• Support compliance initiatives and help maintain company policies and procedures relating to employment matters, data privacy, dispute resolution, and commercial agreements.
• Actively engage in managing and resolving claims and litigation, with the assistance of outside counsel as needed.
• Advise on employment matters, with the assistance of employment law‑focused colleagues within the legal department, as needed.
• Help improve and implement legal department processes, including contract management systems, approval workflows, and knowledge management practices.
• Assist with managing outside counsel.
• Support M&A activities, including conducting due diligence, and drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documents.

What you'll bring

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in Colorado, or eligibility to obtain admission in that jurisdiction.
• 4–7+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication, judgment, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with risk tolerance calibration and operational execution.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with legal and business colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Prior in‑house legal experience.

What you'll earn

• Retirement benefits: 401(k) eligible with employer match
• Health insurance: Medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, vision and dental benefits, as well as life and disability insurance.
• Optional HSA/FSA accounts
• Paid time off / paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Pet insurance
• Travel assistance
• Identity protection
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness programs

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

To comply with Pay Transparency laws, employers must disclose an annual salary range. Actual offers depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and market data. This position may also offer variable compensation.

Salary Range: USD $150,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year.