Operating Company General Counsel

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 CompanyGeneral 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 APis 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 APis Global Legal Team and be expected to collaborate share best practices and proactively engage with our global legal team.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Business Partnership & Risk MitigationServe 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 APis 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 & TransactionsLead 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 APis corporate legal team.Leverage technology and AI to improve contracting and legal-service delivery.Regulatory Compliance & EmploymentOwn the legal and regulatory compliance program and champion APis 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 APis enterprise legal and compliance functions to align programs policies and best practices.Governance Legal Function Leadership & TransformationLead 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 APis 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 APis Global Legal Team.Required Skills and QualificationsJuris 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 AttributesExpert 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 CompensationThis role is based in our New Brighton MN office. The salary range for this position is 172300-258500 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 includeComprehensive Insurance coverage Medical Dental Vision and moreAccess to corporate fitness centerWellness Program401K with employer matchDiscounted company stock Employee Stock Purchase PlanProfit SharingGenerous paid time offGrowth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and various training coursesAPi 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.comEEO StatementAPi 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.