Corporate Counsel

Jobot; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible/hybrid work options

CLE and professional licensing support

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its in-house legal team supporting legal, risk, and compliance needs for a growing construction and engineering business. You will advise on transactional work and dispute resolution, negotiating and managing large-scale construction matters with a practical, business-first mindset.

This role reports to the General Counsel and requires a J.D. with an active Texas license and 8+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active law license in Texas or another approved jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Substantial experience with large-scale construction.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft a range of agreements supporting daily operations—construction, design, EPC, labor, subcontractor, and vendor contracts, along with site safety and operational procedures.
• Serve as legal advisor to operational and functional leaders across the business.
• Handle commercial disputes, including claims, mediation, arbitration, and litigation, coordinating with insurers and outside counsel as needed.
• Manage employment and labor-related disputes and claims.
• Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, insurance, leasing, and collections.
• Support enterprise risk management and compliance initiatives.
• Partner with HR and Compliance on policy interpretation and enforcement.
• Respond to inquiries and proceedings involving labor and employment agencies.
• Occasionally support IP, software, and technology-related legal matters.
• Contribute to M&A, financing, and other corporate transactions.
• Own assigned matters through to resolution.

Skills

Large-scale construction experience

Negotiation

Dispute resolution

Corporate governance

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Job details

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Arpana Davis

Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us

An established international engineering and construction firm specializing in the delivery of highly technical, mission-critical facilities for clients in advanced manufacturing and technology-driven industries. The company has a strong presence across major global markets and continues to expand its footprint in the Americas, known for tackling large, complex projects that require deep technical and commercial expertise.

Why join us

• Competitive salary with annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible/hybrid work options
• CLE and professional licensing support
• Life and disability coverage

Job Details

This organization is seeking a Senior Counsel to join a collaborative in-house legal team supporting the legal, risk, and compliance needs of a growing construction and engineering business. This role works closely with senior business leaders on complex, high-value matters spanning design, engineering, and construction project delivery, and reports to the organization’s General Counsel.

The successful candidate will advise on both transactional work and dispute resolution, serving as a hands‑on legal partner to the business. A strong background negotiating and managing large-scale construction is essential.

The ideal candidate operates well under pressure, exercises sound commercial judgment, and takes a practical, business‑first approach to legal problem‑solving. The right candidate is a self‑starter who builds trust across departments and takes ownership of complex matters from start to finish.

What the Role Involves

• Negotiate and draft a range of agreements supporting daily operations - construction, design, EPC, labor, subcontractor, and vendor contracts, along with site safety and operational procedures
• Serve as legal advisor to operational and functional leaders across the business
• Handle commercial disputes, including claims, mediation, arbitration, and litigation, coordinating with insurers and outside counsel as needed
• Manage employment and labor‑related disputes and claims
• Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, insurance, leasing, and collections
• Support enterprise risk management and compliance initiatives
• Partner with HR and Compliance on policy interpretation and enforcement
• Respond to inquiries and proceedings involving labor and employment agencies (e.g., wage/hour, safety, and workplace matters)
• Occasionally support IP, software, and technology‑related legal matters
• Contribute to M&A, financing, and other corporate transactions
• Own assigned matters through to resolution

Required

• J.D. and active law license in Texas or another approved jurisdiction
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience
• Substantial experience with large-scale construction

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