Legal Counsel

International SOS • Houston, TX

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About The Position

International SOS is seeking an early-career, commercially minded attorney to join its Americas Legal team and support the Subscription Services business throughout the Americas. The role provides practical legal guidance and commercial support on client contracts, vendor agreements, strategic partnerships, compliance reviews, marketing initiatives, and operational projects. The Legal Counsel will work with stakeholders across Legal, Commercial Services, Sales, Finance, Quality, Marketing, and Operations, as well as global legal colleagues, helping the business succeed while managing legal and regulatory risk.

The position offers broad exposure to commercial transactions, contract negotiations, privacy and compliance matters, corporate governance, and business operations. The successful candidate will advise business leaders, support regional and global projects, and contribute to International SOS's mission of protecting and saving lives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the United States.
• 1–3 years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated business and commercial acumen.
• Ability to balance legal risk with practical business solutions.
• Knowledge of commercial contracting, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to build relationships and partnerships across diverse teams.
• Clear, confident communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Initiative and enjoyment of solving complex business challenges.
• Effectiveness in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and adaptability.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, global organization.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, and independent contractor agreements.
• Support complex commercial transactions and strategic business initiatives.
• Review commercial terms for RFPs, tenders, and client proposals.
• Advise on contract escalations and support internal contract management teams.
• Serve as a legal advisor to business leaders and internal stakeholders.
• Support strategic partnerships and commercial initiatives.
• Provide practical guidance on contractual, regulatory, privacy, and compliance matters.
• Help identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and legal risks.
• Support responses to client compliance questionnaires and risk assessments.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Assist with developing and implementing legal policies, procedures, and controls.
• Conduct due diligence and support business integrations when necessary.
• Review marketing materials, campaigns, and promotional agreements.
• Draft and review client-facing and internal communications.
• Support corporate governance and legal record-keeping activities.
• Assist with collections matters, enforcement actions, and cease-and-desist correspondence when needed.
• Collaborate with global legal colleagues on complex legal and compliance issues.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Support quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in regional and global business projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree