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IN-HOUSE COUNSEL (DALLAS, TEXAS)
SALARY RANGE: $90,000 – $100,000 ANNUALLY
SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME, ON-SITE (REQUIRED)
START DATE: IMMEDIATE
INTRODUCTION:
A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than twenty (20) offices throughout the United States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence and integrity. “Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra, it is our standard! Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers for temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.
OVERVIEW:
A & Associates, Inc. (A&A) is a national workforce solutions provider delivering temporary staffing, security services, and project-based personnel to private clients, major event venues, government agencies, and public infrastructure partners. As our presence in Texas continues to expand, we are hiring an In-House Counsel to serve as our primary legal representative for matters originating in the state, with a particular focus on claim coordination, litigation management, and legal oversight across labor, security, negligence, and contract enforcement issues.
This is not a trial litigation role. Instead, the In-House Counsel will serve as our internal legal executive for Texas, overseeing the company’s legal posture, coordinating outside litigation teams, and stepping into hearings and conferences as a company representative when necessary. The ideal candidate has strong litigation awareness, sound judgment, and the organizational discipline to manage simultaneous matters while ensuring timely internal responses and risk mitigation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role focuses on managing the legal lifecycle of Texas-based matters. While outside counsel will lead litigation, the In-House Counsel will oversee internal coordination, ensure readiness, represent the company in hearings when needed, and advise leadership on risk, claims, and contracts. The scope includes legal strategy, operational support, and litigation oversight. See below:
CLAIMS AND LITIGATION OVERSIGHT
COURT APPEARANCES AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION
OPERATIONAL RISK AND CONTRACT SUPPORT
INTERNAL LEGAL INFRASTRUCTURE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPENSATION:
Annual salary range of $90,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience managing litigation, handling employment and negligence claims, and your comfort level with court appearances and outside counsel management. Respond to this job ad or send to [email protected].
EEO STATEMENT
A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary
SALARY RANGE: $90,000 – $100,000 ANNUALLY
SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME, ON-SITE (REQUIRED)
START DATE: IMMEDIATE
INTRODUCTION:
A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than twenty (20) offices throughout the United States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence and integrity. “Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra, it is our standard! Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers for temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.
OVERVIEW:
A & Associates, Inc. (A&A) is a national workforce solutions provider delivering temporary staffing, security services, and project-based personnel to private clients, major event venues, government agencies, and public infrastructure partners. As our presence in Texas continues to expand, we are hiring an In-House Counsel to serve as our primary legal representative for matters originating in the state, with a particular focus on claim coordination, litigation management, and legal oversight across labor, security, negligence, and contract enforcement issues.
This is not a trial litigation role. Instead, the In-House Counsel will serve as our internal legal executive for Texas, overseeing the company’s legal posture, coordinating outside litigation teams, and stepping into hearings and conferences as a company representative when necessary. The ideal candidate has strong litigation awareness, sound judgment, and the organizational discipline to manage simultaneous matters while ensuring timely internal responses and risk mitigation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role focuses on managing the legal lifecycle of Texas-based matters. While outside counsel will lead litigation, the In-House Counsel will oversee internal coordination, ensure readiness, represent the company in hearings when needed, and advise leadership on risk, claims, and contracts. The scope includes legal strategy, operational support, and litigation oversight. See below:
CLAIMS AND LITIGATION OVERSIGHT
- Serve as the lead internal attorney overseeing all active litigation, threatened claims, and demand letters in Texas
- Coordinate responses to wage and hour claims, including FLSA lawsuits, unpaid tip allegations, and misclassification matters
- Support legal strategy for negligence-based claims tied to security guard or event staffing operations
- Issue, review, or respond to tenders of defense, indemnification clauses, and contractual legal obligations involving third-party clients
- Serve as the internal case owner coordinating with defense counsel and insurers on all filings, pleadings, depositions, or settlement efforts
- Prepare internal summaries, liability assessments, timelines, declarations, and factual responses based on case developments
- Collaborate with outside counsel on document production, discovery coordination, and pre-trial logistics
COURT APPEARANCES AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION
- Appear on behalf of A&A at local hearings, mediations, or scheduling conferences when required
- Represent A&A in pre-trial and administrative proceedings, including sworn statements, preliminary hearings, or settlement conferences
- Prepare internal personnel or executives for sworn testimony, affidavits, or declarations where needed
OPERATIONAL RISK AND CONTRACT SUPPORT
- Advise leadership on claims risk, legal exposure, and appropriate documentation protocols following incidents or demand letters
- Review subcontractor agreements, staffing contracts, and vendor terms to flag high-risk clauses, indemnity pitfalls, or exposure scenarios
- Work closely with HR, Payroll, Risk, and Operations to collect documentation, validate facts, and implement case response workflows
- Maintain accurate and accessible legal archives, including pleadings, agreements, indemnification logs, and resolution tracking
INTERNAL LEGAL INFRASTRUCTURE
- Create and maintain a legal calendar of all Texas-based cases, hearings, discovery deadlines, and response obligations
- Provide weekly updates to senior leadership regarding high-priority matters, including recommended actions or timelines
- Draft internal position summaries, legal correspondence, or statement-of-fact narratives to support outside counsel and executives
- Develop internal protocols to improve litigation readiness, compliance, and legal risk posture
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- 1-3 years of experience in employment litigation, commercial liability, or claims-based legal work
- Ability to appear in Texas state and county courts for hearings and non-trial matters
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, especially in explaining legal positions to non-attorneys
- Organized and proactive with the ability to track and manage numerous cases, counsel interactions, and response timelines
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous in-house experience or experience advising high-volume, high-risk operational businesses such as staffing agencies, event firms, or government contractors
- Strong familiarity with FLSA, indemnity enforcement, security-related negligence claims, and public venue liability exposure
- Prior experience coordinating tenders of defense or enforcing indemnification rights in staffing or subcontractor relationships
- Familiarity with negligence claims involving onsite injuries, venue security, or event-related incidents
- Knowledge of vendor contracts with municipal or state clients, including risk management protocols, insurance notifications, and claims resolution
- Experience conducting or overseeing internal investigations and coordinating sworn statements
- Familiarity with HR processes, field reporting, and workplace documentation as it relates to defending claims
COMPENSATION:
Annual salary range of $90,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience managing litigation, handling employment and negligence claims, and your comfort level with court appearances and outside counsel management. Respond to this job ad or send to [email protected].
EEO STATEMENT
A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
- $90,000 - $100,000
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