Director, Counsel

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options

• Award-Winning Culture

• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)

• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One

• 401K with Employer Match

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

• Fertility Assistance Program

• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

This role assists the Legal Department with directing, implementing, managing, coordinating, overseeing, and supervising all legal matters relating to the Firm, including, without limitation, contract and document review and negotiation, bankruptcy, collections, compliance, leases, intellectual property matters, employment matters, strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation/disputes, as needed to conduct the business of the department. This role advises management on various legal issues related to the business of the Firm. This position also may be designated to manage litigation matters, including insurance notifications and outside counsel management. Responsibilities in this role may include assistance with international growth, risk management, and corporate development initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

People:

• Provides legal expertise to other departments where needed.
• Creates associations of trust and respect with key stakeholders.

Client:

• Reviews client engagement agreements and related documents (e.g., confidentiality agreements and nondisclosure agreements).
• Reviews vendor agreements and related documents (e.g., confidentiality agreements and nondisclosure agreements).

Value:

• Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically.
• Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action.
• Identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks.
• Supports and assists with various aspects of the Firm’s legal affairs and ensures maximum protection of its legal rights.
• Manages outside counsel services, particularly in connection with litigation matters.
• Meets KPIs established for the Legal Department.
• Reviews lease agreements, construction contracts, estoppel certificates, and other facility-related and operations support documents.
• Reviews and approves contracts.
• Prepares business contracts.
• Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for the Firm.
• Assists with client-related bankruptcy and collections issues, including appointment of the Firm as an ordinary course professional.
• Reviews and negotiates software licenses, development agreements, and other IT-related documents.
• Facilitates meetings and negotiations.
• Assists with other projects as needed.

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctor Degree (JD) from an accredited law school or equivalent, and at least 8 years of legal work experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

Applicable license to practice law required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position may share supervisory responsibility over the Paralegal Staff.

Location:

• This position will be based preferably in Dallas, TX.
• Hybrid work arrangement: At least 3 days per week working in a Ryan office.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran