KBS - Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC · 20 hours ago
Senior Counsel
Oceanside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKBS - Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Counsel to support their legal division in optimizing operations and minimizing business risks. This role involves drafting and examining various contracts, managing trademarks, and ensuring compliance with legal standards, while also providing strategic legal advice to executive leadership.
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Responsibilities
Advise on and ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws, employment regulations, and industry-specific legal standards
Manage and oversee litigation and investigations in-house, including employment claims, regulatory matters, and commercial disputes; coordinate closely with internal leadership and engage external counsel only when necessary
Drive legal operations efficiencies, leveraging technology and processes to improve legal service delivery
Collaborating with HR and executive leadership
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and evaluate their impact on company operations
Develop, implement, and maintain corporate legal policies and procedures, including those related to litigation management, investigations, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance; ensure policies align with business operations and evolving legal standards
Foster strong cross-functional relationships and act as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership
Develop, coach and manage a legal team
Qualification
Required
In-depth understanding of corporate law and regulatory frameworks
Experience working with or within large-scale business organizations
Familiarity with risk management
Knowledge of Legal operations and legal technology platforms
Industry knowledge with facilities and building maintenance services industry
Proficient in employment and labor law, including workplace investigations and compliance
Strong ability to conduct, manage, and resolve in-house investigations and litigation
Skilled in legal policy drafting and implementation
Effective communicator with excellent legal writing and negotiation skills
Technologically proficient with legal/HR systems
10 years of legal experience in the handling of General Liability, Auto Liability, Workers' Compensation and/or employment-related claims and litigation is required
Previous experience managing a legal team
Background partnering with outside legal counsel
Working with union and non-union environments
Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school is required
Active admission to practice law in one or more states is required
Company
KBS - Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC
KBS is a trusted partner to leading operations and facility managers across North America.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
Capital One
2025-09-30Debt Financing· $250M
2024-03-25Private Equity
2019-10-22Acquired
Leadership Team
Thais Kano
CEO of JPC Cleaning Services LLC
Paul Forgue
Chief Financial Officer
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