Corporate Counsel (La Porte, TX) - Austin Industries
About The Position
Austin Industries is seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide legal support to Austin Industrial, including its senior management, operations, risk management, and other departments. The role is based at Austin Industrial’s corporate headquarters in La Porte, Texas, and may also support other Austin Industries operations in the Houston area and corporate initiatives. The Corporate Counsel reports to the VP/Executive General Counsel of Austin Industries and may perform other duties as assigned. Limited travel in the United States is required as needed, including occasional day and overnight travel. The position handles contract drafting, review, and negotiation; advises on claims and litigation; conducts legal due diligence and research; works with management to identify legal and business issues; provides training to project teams; and attends senior management meetings to report on legal matters and review operational strategies. Austin Industries is a 100% employee-owned company through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan. The company offers medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, and a matching 401(k) plan. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree.
- At least five years of substantial practical experience.
- Licensed Texas attorney eligible to practice law in Texas.
- No public disciplinary history with the State Bar of Texas or any other State Bar.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong academic credentials and law firm experience.
- Strong technical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet the high expectations of a demanding work environment while maintaining independence and objectivity.
- Ability to think strategically in partnership with senior leadership across the organization.
- Ability to work autonomously, efficiently, and proactively on multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining a commitment to quality.
- Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
- Occasional day and overnight travel when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Construction industry and/or industrial industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including prime contracts, purchase orders, subcontracts, project agreements, consulting agreements, and other transaction documents.
- Manage Austin Industrial’s claims and litigation by advising management, directing outside counsel, supporting insurance carriers, responding to discovery, and developing strategies for efficient and economical dispute resolution.
- Perform legal due diligence and legal research for Austin transactions and disputes.
- Work proactively with Austin Industrial and corporate senior management and departments to identify and address legal and business issues.
- Conduct training on relevant topics for project teams.
- Attend senior management meetings to report on legal matters and review operational strategies.
- Travel within the United States as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Employee ownership through a 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
