Corporate Counsel (JD)

Electrolit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrolit is hiring a Corporate Counsel in Houston, TX. The role involves providing legal counsel across departments, managing contracts, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Candidates should have a JD degree with at least 5 years of experience in legal roles.

This position emphasizes critical thinking, legal drafting, and excellent communication skills. Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience, preferably in a related industry.
• Legal drafting experience required.
• Ability to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to various departments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Manage intellectual property matters.

Skills

Legal terminology and operations

Critical thinking

Communication and negotiation

Ability to analyze complex ideas

Crisis management

Education

JD degree from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law

Job description

Overview

CAB Enterprises, Inc ('CAB Enterprises, or the 'Company') is the exclusive sales and customer service Company representing the Electrolit brand in the United States. The primary objective of the Company is to lead the growth of Electrolit sales in the United States.

Position Summary

The role of Corporate Counsel at Electrolit entails providing detailed legal counsel on complex matters. Responsibilities include offering legal advice to various departments, managing contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, overseeing intellectual property matters, and developing policies to minimize risks.

Location

Houston TX (on-site)

Principal Duties

• Provide legal advice and support to various departments
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Manage intellectual property, including trademarks and copyrights
• Work with external legal counseling to handle litigation, disputes, and regulatory matters
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks
• Keep record of all legal documents and proceeding for the company
• Liaise with external legal counsel when necessary
• Monitor changes in legislation and advise the company on necessary adjustments
• Ensure all company practices adhere to industry standards and legal requirements

Skills and Abilities

• Well-versed in legal terminology and operations
• Critical thinking and multitasking abilities
• Ability to spot risk and liability issues for the Company
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work with others and independently
• Ability to rapidly prioritize as well as execute while exhibiting good judgment
• Ability to analyze, interpret, present and write about complex ideas and concepts clearly and concisely

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
• 5 years of legal experience, preferably in a related industry
• Legal drafting experience
• Crisis management experience
• Knowledge of current legislation practicesExperienced in national, state, and local laws to support Electrolit USA
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contracts, and regulatory compliance and legal defense strategies

Other Requirements

• Able and willing to travel
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, strongly preferred
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherited in the occupation.

CAB Enterprises Inc. is committed to maintaining a work environment that promotes diversity and is free of discrimination. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment might be subject of passing a drug test. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.