Associate Corporate Counsel

Acuren; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC Solutions is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our Houston, TX team. The role provides legal support across corporate, commercial, and operational matters, including drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on legal risks, and contributing to corporate compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, an active US license, and 2–4 years of relevant experience in-house or at a law firm, with strong contract and litigation support skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active US license.
• 2–4 years of legal experience in-house or in a law firm.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, industrial services preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage customer, supplier, and other commercial agreements while providing oversight and guidance to non-attorney members of the Contracts Review Team.
• Provide legal guidance and support for commercial transactions and business initiatives.
• Support senior members of the Legal Department in assisting with dispute resolution, including evaluating legal issues, responding to discovery, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and outside counsel as needed.
• Develop, support, and deliver legal, contractual, and compliance programs and related training across the organization.
• Present legal topics to employees, management, and leadership in a clear and practical manner.
• Partner with other functional departments and Executive Leadership to identify legal risks and develop practical solutions.
• Support corporate governance, policy development, and strategic legal initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, contract management, and business practices.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, correspondence, and other documentation.
• Stay current on legal and regulatory developments affecting the organization.
• Other work duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract law

Commercial transactions

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active law license

In-house experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

TIC Solutions is currently recruiting for an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our team in Houston (Galleria), Texas. The Associate Corporate Counsel provides legal support across a broad range of corporate, commercial, and operational matters. This role is responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements, advising business partners on legal risks, supporting dispute resolution efforts, and contributing to corporate compliance and initiatives. The Associate Corporate Counsel works collaboratively with other members of the Legal Department and Operations, QHSE, Human Resources, Procurement, Real Estate, and Tax, Finance, and Accounting, as well as Executive Leadership to provide practical, business-focused legal guidance that supports organizational objectives while managing legal risk.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage customer, supplier, and other commercial agreements while providing oversight and guidance to non-attorney members of the Contracts Review Team.
• Provide legal guidance and support for commercial transactions and business initiatives.
• Support senior members of the Legal Department in assisting with dispute resolution, including evaluating legal issues, responding to discovery, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and outside counsel as needed. Previous litigation experience (including through internships) is a plus.
• Develop, support, and deliver legal, contractual, and compliance programs and related training across the organization.
• Present legal topics to employees, management, and leadership in a clear and practical manner.
• Partner with other functional departments and Executive Leadership to identify legal risks and develop practical solutions.
• Support corporate governance, policy development, and strategic legal initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, contract management, and business practices.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, correspondence, and other documentation.
• Stay current on legal and regulatory developments affecting the organization.
• Other work duties as assigned.

Benefits

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial transactions, and corporate legal principles.
• Excellent contract understanding, review, negotiation, and legal research skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written (both in formal correspondence and daily email interaction), verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate legal concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and partner effectively with executive leadership, business leaders, and field personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Knowledge of the engineering, construction, industrial services, or related industries, along with government contracting experience, is strongly preferred.
• Ability to use judgment to evaluate urgency, exhibit flexibility, and triage responsibilities and requests.
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency would be an asset.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
• 2-4 years of legal experience, preferably in-house or at a law firm supporting commercial clients in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating or litigating commercial contracts.
• Experience supporting engineering, construction, industrial services, manufacturing, or similar industries preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft O365, specifically SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, and Teams.

Working Conditions

• This role is in-person in the Galleria area of Houston, Texas.
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required to company locations, customer sites, meetings, or legal proceedings.
• Frequent interaction with employees, business leaders, customers, suppliers, and external legal counsel.
• May require flexibility to meet business needs and legal deadlines.

Physical Job Requirements & Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Frequent use of a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by telephone.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds on an occasional basis.

Company Overview

At TIC Solutions, we do work that matters. As a leading provider of critical asset integrity and engineering solutions, we help keep essential industries operating safely, reliably, and efficiently across North America and beyond. From infrastructure and energy to industrials and renewables, our work supports the communities where we live and work every day. With more than 11,000 employees across 200+ locations, TIC Solutions combines global scale with local expertise, creating opportunities for employees to build meaningful careers while making a real impact. Our teams are driven by safety, innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, and we are committed to investing in our people through growth opportunities, hands‑on experience, and a strong culture of support and accountability. Whether you are in the field, in operations, or supporting the business behind the scenes, you will be part of a team focused on solving complex challenges and delivering high-quality solutions for our customers.