Corporate Counsel

Viaplus, LLC; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Counsel to lead legal operations and ensure compliance across the organization. This dynamic role involves collaborating with senior management to navigate regulatory challenges, manage risks, and uphold corporate governance standards. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in government contracts and public procurement, along with exceptional negotiation and analytical skills. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation in the transportation sector, where your expertise will help shape the future of mobility solutions. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong experience with government contracts and public procurement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal operations in the US, focusing on compliance and risk management.
• Advise on corporate governance and assist with public RFPs.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Corporate Governance

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Public Procurement Processes

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice law in Texas

Job description

ABOUT VIAPLUS:

ViaPlus is a global mobility company in the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) market, specializing in revenue and services management solutions for the transportation industry. Our customer operations, data analytics, and full-featured, single-account back-office technology facilitate the high-volume transactions required for seamless multimodal mobility. As a VINCI Highways subsidiary, we are committed to technical innovation and to promoting a positive mobility experience for all.

We are pioneers in the transportation transaction and mobility industry, with a decade of proven global experience in providing solutions focused on the tolling and transit industries. ViaPlus is headquartered near Dallas, Texas, and maintains offices across the United States, France, India, and Ireland. We are part of the global network of VINCI Concessions, an international player in transport infrastructure with projects in 23 countries. Our vision has evolved to provide a fully automated, end-to-end transportation solution that significantly improves revenue collection and efficiency while effectively lowering costs for our agency clients.

We serve enterprises that require high-volume, real-time transaction processing with the highest levels of accuracy, especially where revenue reconciliation and customer account management are key deliverables to the customer experience. Our flagship back-office system (BOS) enables Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) with a “one account” feature that supports multimodal transportation solutions. In a rapidly changing environment, ViaPlus maintains a strong focus on technology and continuous R&D to improve agency efficiencies, reduce operating expenses, and maximize revenue – all while providing exceptional customer service.

Learn more: http://www.viaplus.com

JOB PROFILE: Corporate Counsel

JOB LOCATION: Carrollton, TX

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Corporate Counsel is responsible for overseeing legal operations in the United States. Reporting to the General Counsel and working closely with senior management, this is a true generalist role, focusing on all aspects of the business with particular attention to regulatory compliance, risk management, and corporate governance functions. Experience with government contracts and public procurement (RFP) processes is strongly preferred and the ideal candidate would have additional experience in one or more of the transportation, tolling, and/or public infrastructure industries.

Essential Functions:

• Regulatory and Company Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including regional transportation regulatory bodies. Ensure compliance with company and group policies.
• Risk Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and business development teams, to mitigate legal risks. Work with insurers and sureties to ensure compliance with company and contract requirements.
• Corporate Governance: Advise on corporate policies, governance best practices, and board matters, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards.
• Public RFPs: Assist with government procurement processes, including responding to public RFPs.
• Public Information/FOIA: Work with external legal counsel and internal teams to ensure protection of intellectual property and sensitive commercial information when responding to public information requests.
• Intellectual Property & Technology: Provide guidance on legal matters related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property rights.
• Litigation Support: Assist in managing litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations related to tolling enforcement, procurement disputes, and compliance issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed to practice law in Texas or ability to become a Texas Bar member within one year of hire.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience at a large law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong experience with government contracts and public procurement (RFP) processes.
• Expertise in corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Preferred but not required: Experience in transportation, tolling, or public infrastructure.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and reach with hands and arms, hear, and talk. The employee will be working and navigating on a computer. The employee occasionally is required to stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and walk. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The work environment is usually moderate to loud.