Corporate Counsel

Rosendin Electric, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Annual bonus

PTO & holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Charitable Giving Match

Job summary

Rosendin Electric, Inc. seeks a Corporate Counsel to provide legal counsel and risk management for the company, reporting to the Vice President, General Counsel.

You will advise on design and construction agreements, leases, IP/license matters, and joint ventures, while coordinating with external counsel and internal stakeholders. This role focuses on dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and strategic business support.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of employment matters, union/labor relations and corporate compliance/governance a plus
• Experience with public works, large infrastructure, and hospital projects preferred
• Able to communicate positively, effectively, and efficiently with internal teams and outside clients
• Able to multi-task with excellent analytical and legal skills
• Ability to understand business needs and partner with the business to create solutions
• Strong understanding of the interplay between legal and business risk
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary

Responsibilities

• Identify and address legal issues to manage risk and support strategy
• Prepare and negotiate design/construction agreements and other legal documents
• Provide counseling on risk management, dispute resolution and project management
• Interface with external clients and internal stakeholders
• Resolve issues during project development
• Oversee outside counsel and manage disputes and litigation
• Prepare and conduct training on legal/risk matters
• Assist in business decisions like evaluating opportunities, budgeting, and hiring
• Evaluate licensure and labor requirements to ensure compliance
• Contribute to policies, procedures and programs, advising on legal implications

Skills

Composure

Dealing with Ambiguity

Negotiating

Conflict Management

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

JD with admission to state bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Why Rosendin? Committed. Innovative. Engaged. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best.

As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We’d love to have you as a shareholder!

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY:

The Corporate Counsel will report directly to the Vice President, General Counsel, and is responsible for providing legal counsel and risk management services for the company. This position will advise and represent the company in legal matters and transactions to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Identify and creatively address legal issues to effectively manage risk and drive the company’s overall strategic objectives.
• Prepare and negotiate design and construction agreements, as well as other legal documents such as confidentiality agreements, leases, joint venture/teaming agreements, supply/procurement contracts and IP/license agreements.
• Provide counseling on complex risk management, dispute resolution and project management issues.
• Interface directly with external clients and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve issues that arise during the development of a project.
• Oversee outside counsel and effectively manage disputes and litigation, including where appropriate negotiated resolutions.
• Prepare and conduct training sessions on legal/risk management matters.
• Assist in business decision-making such as evaluating new opportunities, budgeting and hiring practices.
• Evaluate, inter alia, licensure requirements and labor requirements, and ensure company compliance.
• Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs and provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters.

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

COMPETENCIES:

• Composure
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Negotiating
• Conflict Management
• Strong analytical skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Knowledge of employment matters, union/labor relations and corporate compliance/governance a plus
• Experience with public works, large infrastructure, and hospital projects is preferred.
• Able to communicate positively, effectively, and efficiently with members of internal teams and outside clients
• Able to multi-task with excellent analytical and legal skills
• Ability to understand business needs and partner with the business to create solutions
• Strong understanding of the interplay between legal and business risk
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

WHAT YOU BRING TO US:

JD with admission to state bar

Minimum 5 years of firm or in-house experience

Litigation and transactional experience preferred

Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience

TRAVEL:

Up to 15%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning. Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite. We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions. Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

YOU Matter – Our Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• 401K
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Established in 1919, Rosendin prides itself in building quality electrical and communications installations, and bringing value to our clients. We take great pride in building-up the people within our company and the communities where we work and live. We foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and shared ownership, as the largest employee-owned company in our industry. Our customers lead some of the most complex construction projects in the nation and continually come to us for our expert knowledge, scalability, quality, and innovation. Most importantly, our customers turn to us for partnership – because they deserve a team as committed, connected and engaged as they are. Your success is our success.