Senior Attorney
About The Position
The Senior Attorney role requires a highly skilled, business-oriented individual with the ability to navigate a wide range of legal, regulatory, and operational matters. The ideal candidate will bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to legal challenges and be comfortable advising senior leadership, including executive management and the Board of Directors. This position operates in a dynamic in-office environment, serving as a trusted partner to the business by balancing risk with opportunity, while playing a key role in shaping legal strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting sound decision-making across the organization.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active license and good standing with the Texas Bar
- Minimum of 5+ years of corporate law experience (in-house or law firm)
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Demonstrated knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to senior leadership, including C-suite executives, on corporate governance, risk, and business operations
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, manufacturing, and lease agreements
- Oversee licensing management, including contractor and technician licensing and renewals
- Manage regulatory compliance efforts across multiple jurisdictions, including state, provincial, and local code requirements (e.g., elevator and pool regulations)
- Lead insurance program management, including general liability, E&O, and cyber coverage
- Manage litigation and disputes, including coordination with outside counsel
- Provide guidance on privacy, data security, and incident/breach response
- Advise on cross-border legal matters involving Canada and Mexico, including employment, customs, and commercial relationships
- Support mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration
- Provide legal support to HR on employment-related matters
- Oversee intellectual property protection and strategy
Benefits
- Medical insurance with 1 HSA and 2 PPO plan options
- Flex Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care FSA
- Dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
- 401k with company contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid telemedicine 24/7 access
- Wellness Program
- Employee discount program
- 8 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
- 15 days of PTO accrued in year 1
- Generous referral bonus program
- Work life balance
- Team building, attendance at our annual kickoff each January, and other fun events
- Relaxed professional dress code
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
