Modular Manufacturing Corporate Counsel
Comfort Systems USA•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel across commercial transactions, construction and industrial projects, manufacturing operations, risk management, regulatory compliance, labor and employment matters, and dispute resolution.
Requirements
- Ability to translate legal concepts into practical business recommendations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Keen attention to detail
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to succeed in a matrix, team environment.
- Ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers and external partners
- High degree of integrity, professionalism, and business judgment.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Nice To Haves
- 0-5 years of legal experience, preferably with a combination of: Corporate law firm practice, In-house legal experience
- Manufacturing, construction, industrial services, energy, or engineering industries
- Experience negotiating complex commercial contracts and project agreements.
- Familiarity with modular construction, manufacturing, and industrial operations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including modular equipment and construction installation sales agreements, service agreements, purchase orders and vendor contracts, confidentiality agreements, licensing and technology agreements
- Identify potential risks associated with contract terms and conditions and work with stakeholders to mitigate those risks
- Support the Procurement department in the RFP process for strategic purchases
- Ensure that customer contract requirements are understood and effectively flowed down to our applicable subcontractors
- Provide training and support to team members on contract management processes and best practices
- Monitor and advise on compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Support compliance efforts related to: OSHA and workplace safety, Environmental regulations, Manufacturing standards, Transportation and logistics requirements, Import/export controls, Anti-corruption and ethics policies
- Conduct internal compliance reviews and training programs
- Advise Human Resources and management on employment law issues
- Support investigations involving employee relations matters
- Manage pre-litigation disputes and claims involving customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and employees
- Coordinate and oversee outside counsel
- Support litigation strategy, discovery responses, and settlement negotiations
- Maintain litigation reserves and reporting as required
- Partner with risk management personnel to review insurance coverages and claims
- Support corporate governance activities, including board meetings, resolutions, corporate records, and entity management
- Assist with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
- Coordinate with outside counsel on complex corporate transactions
- Develop corporate policies, procedures, and governance requirements
- Assist with protection and management of company intellectual property assets
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by TAS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
