Vice President & Assistant General Counsel - Supply Chain

Gypsum Management and Supply; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SRS Distribution Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide primary legal oversight for supply chain operations across North America. This role supports private label agreements, EHS compliance, and ESG reporting.

The position reports to the SVP, Deputy General Counsel and will manage outside counsel on complex supply chain matters, with travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent and bar admission.
• 8–10 years of related work experience.
• Experience handling supply chain contracts with compliance and regulatory focus.
• Familiarity with complex commercial transactions.
• Knowledge of contract management and ability to implement programs.
• Oversee supply chain litigation matters.
• Familiarity with supporting sustainability initiatives.
• Self-starter and proactive.
• Dynamic and engaging candidate.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including product supply and private label agreements.
• Develop, administer and monitor supplier qualification and compliance programs.
• Advise on compliance with U.S. federal and state laws and regulations affecting operations.
• Provide training and represent the business in hearings or litigation as needed.
• Act as liaison to support ESG reporting and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Position Purpose

Provide primary legal oversight for supply chain operations across SRS Distribution’s verticals in North America. This role also serves as the legal resource for private label agreements, EHS compliance, and ESG reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracting and Transactions: Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including product supply agreements, private label distribution agreements, broker agreements, NDAs and strategic partnership agreements. Develop and help administer supplier qualification and compliance programs, including contractual compliance programs and supplier audit programs. Develop, maintain, and enhance internal policies and processes related to contract lifecycle management and compliance. Oversee supply chain litigation matters, including managing outside counsel, preparing and managing budgets, interacting with insurance carriers and developing case strategies and resolutions.
• Compliance and Regulatory Advisory: Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. federal and state laws and regulations affecting the Company’s operations, including advise on EPA regulations and their state-level counterparts (e.g., Cal/OSHA, Texas TCEQ, Prop 65), FMCSA, FCPA, DOT, import/export regulations, OSHA, and EPR regulations. Advise on labeling and packaging requirements as applicable to the Company across all markets. Navigate local municipal codes and environmental permitting (including hazardous waste permits) for branch locations and operations. Provide immediate legal counsel following major incidents, represent the business in administrative hearings or litigation and provide training as is necessary.
• Sustainability: Act as liaison to support accurate reporting of key environmental metrics (Scopes 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions), water, waste, etc. from each of the SRS verticals.

Direct Manager / Direct Reports

SVP, Deputy General Counsel

Travel Requirements

10%

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment 80% of the time.
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Working in an office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a Juris Doctor or equivalent and required certifications for practicing law.
• 8‑10 years of related work experience.
• Experience handling supply chain contracts with an emphasis on compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated familiarity with complex commercial transactions.
• Knowledge of contract management and ability to implement and administer contract management programs.
• Ability to oversee supply chain litigation matters.
• Familiarity with supporting sustainability initiatives.
• Self‑starter willing to do the smallest and biggest of tasks equally and effectively.
• Dynamic and engaging individual.

Minimum Education

Completion of a Juris Doctor or equivalent and required certifications for practicing law. No additional education.

Minimum Years Of Work Experience

• 8‑10 years
• Law license from a state bar association.
• J.D. required.
• High degree of oral and written communication skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Location

National Structure - Atlanta
115 Perimeter Center Place Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30346

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221 or by email to [e-mail] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs. All benefits subject to eligibility.

Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.