Counsel

The Counsel will assist the Assistant General Counsel, General Counsel, and other attorneys in a variety of legal matters affecting the organization, including litigation, commercial matters, and compliance, and will be responsible for litigating commercial disputes, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, and providing guidance on compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

NOTE: This is an IN-OFFICE opportunity only.   

25 Days PTO

Medical * Dental * Vision

401k 100% Match up to 6%

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Work on dispute and litigation matters, including investigation, legal research and writing, drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, and discovery, preparing for and participating in hearings, trials, and appeals

• Work on litigation discovery processes, including supervising and implementing legal holds and document collection

• Negotiate, draft, and review contracts and offer legal counsel on a variety of commercial contracts, including supply agreements, service agreements, software agreements, and non-disclosure agreements

• Research, prepare guidance, and offer legal counsel on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including privacy, data security, consumer rights, employment, operations, and other areas

• Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures

• Research specific legal issues and share results with legal team or business unit

• Assist other attorneys in the legal department with a variety of matters

• Collaborate with all departments to deliver timely and responsive legal services

• Maintain familiarity with current and proposed laws and regulations and case guidance involving all assigned matters

• Maintain organized files and track critical deadlines for a variety of matters

• Use and increase knowledge of contract legal management, matter management, and other company software platforms

• It is an essential function of this job for the employee to work in office/in the employee’s assigned work site. No remote work is available

• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned

• Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

The position requirements include, but are not limited to:

• The Counsel must be licensed to practice law in Texas or be licensed in another state and be eligible to become licensed in Texas within one year  

• The Counsel must have attended law school and must possess a doctor of jurisprudence

• 5 years of relevant legal experience. Experience at a large national or international law firm is required

• Prior experience with complex commercial litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions is required

• Prior experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements is required

• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Applications is required

• Proficient skill level with Lexis and Westlaw is required