Legal Counsel

Position Summary: Responsible for reviewing, drafting, and researching a variety of commercial agreements, as well as assisting in the development of internal business teams, and providing legal advice.

Job Functions

• Draft and negotiate various commercial agreements and other operational and vendor agreements.
• Advise on business transactions regarding outsourcing, insurance, vendor services, and other related contracts.
• Assess legal risks associated with business transactions, initiatives, and operations, and make timely recommendations to address those risks.
• Reviews contracts, leases, and other legal documents; researches legal issues and recommends revisions as necessary.
• Work closely and collaboratively with management, internal teams to identify and achieve desired business outcomes while minimizing legal risk.
• Assist in administration of corporate policies and procedures, such as vendor security, privacy compliance and contract approval.
• Handle litigation matters without supervision while actively report & taking feedback from senior management.
• Managing corporate governance and regulatory reporting matters.
• Managing all entity licensing, registration and reporting for the entities.
• Provide other legal counsel and support as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A law degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in Texas.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience, with top law firm or in-house legal department experience preferred.
• Experience drafting and negotiating corporate agreements, real-estate, asset management agreements, vendor contracts, intercompany agreements and insurance agreements.
• Demonstrate a naturally business-friendly approach to legal problem solving and effectively provide clear and concise practical advice.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and private equity venture capital are a plus. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school
• At least 10 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Trial experience strongly preferred
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are a must.
• Eye for detail, a creative mind and excellent communication, writing, and analytic skills
• Strong communication, computer, and technological skills (proficiency in MS Office, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook; and Lexis Nexis) and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.
• Member in good standing of Texas State Bar.

Compensation Package:

• Competitive base compensation
• Performance Bonus
• Health benefits & 401K with employer match
• PTO Package