General Counsel

Company Information: The Dan and Staci Wilks family has been instrumental in the creation and development of numerous business ventures. The family office oversees all aspects of the Wilks’ activities. Business activities range across cattle ranching and farming, oil & gas, real estate development, business financing, and more. Personal activities include family dynamics, stock trading, trusts, a private foundation, and other personal goals and objectives. They are God-centered and conservative in their outlook on life.  They believe that business is not just about profit—it is personal.  They also believe that in order for business and personal activities to be successful, employees are essential partners.  The Wilks’ family activities include church support, trusts, real estate, business support, and many other personal activities.  They are closely involved with the activities of their close and extended families.

Website: www.wilksbrothers.com

This position will be on site at our facility located in: Cisco, TX

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Position Summary:  The General Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor for the family office, ensuring legal compliance across all aspects of its activities, mitigating legal risks, and supporting business and family objectives. The role requires a strong understanding of the organization’s business model and the ability to manage complex legal issues that arise in a fast-paced environment. The General Counsel, while being the family office attorney, will advise on business and family matters as well as provide support for the family’s business, church, and charitable interests. The work will include close relationships with the members of the Wilks family.

Benefits:

• Competitive Base Pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Company paid LTD
• Employee paid additional Life Insurance and AD&D
• Additional employee paid coverage includes critical illness, accident insurance, short term disability and whole life insurance plans.
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Key Roles / Responsibilities:   

• Strategic guidance: Provide strategic advice that combines legal expertise with financial and governance insights and generate personalized and tailored solutions for unique circumstances and objectives.
• Legal and regulatory matters: Manage legal and regulatory matters, including advising on entity formation, selection and assistance with regulatory filings (SEC and other), conflicts of interests, etc. 
• Family disputes: Assist with resolution of family disputes and navigate complex family relationships.
• Risk mitigation: Assess and mitigate risks while presenting solutions that align with the family's goals. 
• Legal compliance: Ensure that the family office complies with legal obligations, including terms of trusts, wills, agreements, and contracts. 
• Due diligence: Perform due diligence on investments, business plans, and personal projects. 
• Corporate transactions: Assist with corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, contracts, claims, and other documentation. 
• Family governance: Advise and assist with family governance. 
• Income tax advisory: Consult and strategize with tax advisors on income tax matters. 
• Private foundations: Advise on private foundations and philanthropic initiatives. 
• External counsel: Source and manage external counsel when needed.
• Perform other legal or closely related responsibilities as required.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Must possess J.D. with admission to the Texas bar.
• Minimum of 5 years applicable law practice experience.
• Must communicate well to clearly explain complex legal matters and keep stakeholders informed about such activities.
• Must possess an ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Must absolutely understand the discretion required regarding family confidentiality.
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Able to read, speak and write English.
• Able to work under stressful conditions at times.
• Strong work ethics of integrity and honesty striving for excellence in all activities employing accompanying communication.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Dependability, reliability, fulfilling responsibilities.

 

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.  Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of this position and have had the opportunity to ask my supervisor about any points I did not understand. I hereby state that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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