Legal Counsel
1 week ago
Join a next-generation manufacturing organization powering the future of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Compal is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to play a foundational role in establishing and leading its Legal Department in Texas. This is a strategic, hands-on role responsible for shaping the legal department driving culture, and ensuring the organization meets stakeholder expectations from day one.This role provides end-to-end operational legal support for our US sites, focusing on construction/engineering contracts, factory setup, supplier/outsourcing agreements, HR/labor matters, and local/state/federal compliance & government liaison. The mandate is to enable schedule/cost certainty, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk. Not in scope as core requirements: IP licensing and M&A (helpful but not required).Key ResponsibilitiesConstruction & Facilities Contracts: Draft/review/negotiation for EPC/GC, subcontractors, design consultants, MEP/utilities, maintenance, leases/land-use; structure milestones, progress payments, change orders, acceptance, warranty, claims, and dispute resolution.Factory Setup & Operations: Permits/occupancy, environmental & safety coordination (with internal teams/consultants), standardization of supplier and service agreement templates.Government & Compliance: Liaise with city/county/state authorities on incentives, permits and compliance; track relevant Texas legal updates.HR/Labor: Review employment agreements, handbooks and policies (shifts, overtime, premiums, grievance/investigation); advise on employee relations.Operational Support: Legal review for RMA/service center operations, logistics and procurement workflows; implement data protection, trade secrets/NDA and non-compete practices.Outside Counsel Management: Scope issues, control budget, manage deliverables and timelines.Enablement & Standards: Build contract templates, checklists and quick guides; provide basic compliance training to non-legal teams.QualificationsMust-HaveLaw degree (J.D. or equivalent) with US bar admission (Texas preferred) or eligibility for in-house practice.5–8+ years in construction/engineering/manufacturing contracting and compliance.Strong contract drafting/redlining/negotiation skills; mastery of milestones, performance security, indemnities and liability caps.Solid knowledge of HR/labor regulations and policy development; proven cross-functional partnership with HR/Operations.Experience working with local/state/federal compliance and government agencies.Effective bilingual communication (English/Chinese a plus); thrives in fast-moving, cross-time-zone settings.Nice-to-HaveGreenfield factory or high-tech manufacturing site experience.Familiarity with economic incentives documentation and commitments.Working knowledge of EHS/OSHA, basic export controls (EAR/ITAR), and privacy/trade secret matters.Prior experience managing outside counsel and legal spend.Success Metrics (Examples)Turnaround time for contract review (e.g., 3–5 business days for standard forms; complex items per project plan).On-time delivery of legal critical path items for factory milestones (permits, agreements, go-live).Early risk identification/mitigation rate and value impact.Adoption of templates and completion of compliance trainings.OthersClose on-site collaboration with Taylor/Georgetown teams; travel as needed.Relocation per company policy (eligible roles/allowances to apply).
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