General Counsel

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Reporting Location: Roanoke, TX (onsite)

Work Schedule Required: Monday through Thursday weekly – firm requirement

Headquartered in Roanoke, TX, Samsung Lennox HVAC North America is a leader in innovative heating and cooling solutions.  From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history.  We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers.  

Role Overview:

This is an in-house Corporate Counsel position. The primary responsibilities will be to provide a wide range of legal & compliance support and administration to Samsung Lennox HVAC. Effectively manage relationships with colleagues and builds trust resulting in early involvement in business matters to reduce the risk of unnecessary litigation. Candidate must be trustworthy and be able to keep all data/communication confidential.

Key Role Focuses:

• Perform a wide variety of legal tasks as General Counsel of Samsung Lennox HVAC in areas including but not limited to contracts, litigation, labor & employment, construction, real estate, economic development, and compliance.
• Effectively manage relationships with colleagues by building trusting relationships resulting in early involvement in business matters and an enhanced understanding of legal’s contributions
• Performing daily administrative tasks such as auditing, tracking, and submitting expenses and other reports; managing outside counsel utilization and billing; and effectively and timely managing of internal legal & compliance systems & programs in connection with compliance, contracts, litigation, etc.
• Preparing, sending and tracking correspondence in connection with a wide variety of legal matters.
• Collaborating cross-functionally throughout Samsung and Lennox organizations in North America and the globe on a wide variety of matters including but not limited to legal & compliance, public relations, government relations.  

Qualification Requirements: 

• Must have a J.D. from ABA accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and practices
• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques
• Thorough knowledge of legal contract boilerplate and able to revise contracts, with fallback positions 
• Thorough knowledge of legal communication principles and practices
• Advanced computer software experience including MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, PowerPoint
• Previous experience in areas such as supply and services agreements, litigation, labor & employment matters, construction contracts, leases, and general compliance
• Serve as a role model and perform all tasks with ethics and honesty, humility, and a positive attitude
• Occasionally work additional hours beyond normal schedule
• Must possess a valid driver's license in good standing
• Must be able to occasionally travel nationally overnight

Specialized Knowledge/Skills 

• Ability to learn and adapt (e.g., learn new procedures and software systems and proactively reach out to other team members, in various geographic locations, for guidance on such systems as appropriate)
• Research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Short-term and long-term planning, organizing and executing project plans
• Prioritizing and executing myriad tasks and handling multiple work streams with poise
• Highly detailed information monitoring
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Stress tolerance; ability to influence, lead, and navigate in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaborative; ability to work across global cultures
• Energy, optimism, get-it-done attitude
• Demonstrate respect for others
• Ability to earn and maintain the trust and confidence of team members
• Doing what is right, not what’s personally/politically expedient
• Maintain strong culture of integrity and 100% compliance

Samsung Lennox HVAC North America, LLC. Is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.