Operating Company, General Counsel

APi Group; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 172,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401K with employer match

Profit sharing

Generous paid time off

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

APi Group is seeking an Operating Company General Counsel to be the primary legal partner to the Group President and operating company leadership teams in New Brighton, MN. The role will shape business strategy with practical, commercially minded counsel across legal, regulatory, compliance, risk, and governance matters.

The role blends leadership of a scalable legal function with collaboration across APi's global legal capabilities, outside counsel, and technology, including AI tools to deliver

Qualifications

• JD/Bar in good standing required.
• 10+ years in legal roles (private practice, in-house, or government).
• Experience in commercial/contracts, compliance, governance, risk and employment in regulated or safety-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal and strategic advisor to Group President and operating-company leadership.
• Identify and manage legal/regulatory risks while enabling strategic objectives.
• Lead scalable legal operating model with internal resources, global team, and outside counsel.
• Provide governance, budgets, and outside counsel management.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Business acumen

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

APi Group is hiring a high-impact, business-facing role that will serve as the primary legal partner to the Group President and the leadership teams of Davis-Ulmer, Viking Fire Protection Group, and USA Fire—a group of fire and life safety companies with annual revenues over $1 Billion. This role is located Onsite in New Brighton, MN.

The Operating Company General Counsel will shape business strategy and decision-making through practical, commercially minded counsel across legal, regulatory, compliance, risk, commercial, employment, and governance matters.

The role will identify and manage legal and business risks, enable responsible growth, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The Operating Company General Counsel will also lead and evolve a scalable legal operating model, leveraging APi's global legal capabilities, outside counsel, technology, and AI to deliver efficient, high-value legal support.

This is not a purely reactive legal role – we are looking for a lawyer who leans in, thinks commercially, and helps the business achieve its goals. Additionally, you will be part of APi’s Global Legal Team and be expected to collaborate, share best practices, and proactively engage with our global legal team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership & Risk Mitigation

• Serve as the primary legal and strategic advisor to the Group President and operating-company leadership teams, participating in business planning, strategy, and key leadership decisions.
• Identify and manage legal, regulatory, operational, and enterprise risks while enabling the business to pursue its strategic objectives.
• Train leaders in key areas of construction law, fire and life safety system regulations, contract law, labor and employment, health and safety, intellectual property, immigration, and data privacy.
• Oversee significant litigation, claims, disputes, arbitration, insurance, and related risk matters in partnership with APi's risk team and outside counsel.
• Partner with business leaders and safety professionals to embed safety considerations into legal guidance, risk management, operational decision-making, and leadership accountability.
• Build trusted relationships across the organization.

Commercial, Growth & Transactions

• Lead legal support for significant commercial activities, including customer, vendor, subcontract, procurement, and supply-chain matters.
• Negotiate or oversee high-value, complex, and strategically important agreements.
• Build scalable contracting processes, playbooks, templates, and tiered review protocols that enable efficient business execution while maintaining appropriate legal oversight.
• Support M&A and integration activities in partnership with APi's corporate legal team.
• Leverage technology and AI to improve contracting and legal-service delivery.

Regulatory, Compliance & Employment

• Own the legal and regulatory compliance program and champion APi's ethics and Code of Conduct culture across the operating businesses.
• Lead government and regulatory matters, including federal contractor compliance and interactions with agencies and public-sector stakeholders.
• Advise on U.S. employment and labor matters, including investigations, accommodations, labor relations, and collective bargaining.
• Oversee privacy, data protection, and related data-governance matters.
• Partner with APi's enterprise legal and compliance functions to align programs, policies, and best practices.

Governance, Legal Function Leadership & Transformation

• Lead on all aspects of corporate governance and entity management for the operating companies within the Group.
• Lead and develop the legal function, setting priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring delivery of timely, practical legal support.
• Build a scalable legal operating model balancing internal resources, APi's global capabilities, technology, and outside counsel.
• Manage outside counsel, legal budgets, matter management, and legal operations for quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement, including adoption of technology and AI, process standardization, and tools that enable efficient management of routine legal matters.
• Develop legal and compliance capabilities across the business through training, guidance, and collaboration with APi's Global Legal Team.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a reputable law school and in good standing with the bar association.
• 10+ years of legal experience in private practice, in-house at a large corporation, or in a government agency.
• Extensive experience in relevant legal practice areas, including commercial and government contracts, government relations, compliance, litigation, and enterprise risk and governance, ideally within highly regulated or safety-critical operating environments.
• Deep understanding of business operations and the ability to translate legal complexities into actionable business advice; experience with government contracting, federal contractor compliance obligations, or working with government agencies and regulators is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage a legal team, oversee a significant litigation portfolio, and advise senior executives and governing boards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify legal risks and develop appropriate solutions.

Traits and Attributes

• Expert business acumen; ability to identify, assess, balance and manage risk.
• Impeccable integrity, good judgment, strong analytical skills, and creative and practical problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively and appropriately with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to work independently; exercise good judgment in determining when to consult leadership, colleagues, and clients in high pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership qualities; team player with ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment and build strong relationships and establish trust; experience or comfort operating in safety-critical, field-based, or emergency-response environments is a plus.

Benefits and Compensation

This role is based in our New Brighton, MN office. The salary range for this position is $172,300-$258,500 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for annual bonus and profit sharing based on individual and company performance.

APi Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of you and your family. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Access to corporate fitness center
• Wellness Program
• 401K with employer match
• Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Profit Sharing
• Generous paid time off
• Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and various training courses

APi Group is a global, market-leading business services company providing statutorily mandated and contracted services across its Safety Services and Specialty Services segments, including fire and life safety, electronic security, elevator and escalator, and infrastructure services. With more than 600 locations in over 20 countries, APi is built on a century of expertise, a people-first culture, and its purpose of Building Great Leaders®. In 2026, APi Group is celebrating its 100-year anniversary and its debut as a Fortune 500 company. More information is available at apigroupinc.com

EEO Statement

APi Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.