Corporate Counsel - Legal

LJA Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Top Workplace recognition

Comprehensive training and development

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

LJA Engineering in Houston, TX, is seeking a Corporate Counsel to review, draft and negotiate contracts and support our professional‑services engagements. The role involves PSAs, ESAs, SCAs, and related engineering agreements, with opportunity to grow into governance and corporate matters.

You will handle licensing, registrations, and regulatory filings, advise leadership, and collaborate across teams to protect the company’s interests.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in-house or 4+ years in corporate/transactional law.
• Experience with professional services contracting and engineering/consulting contexts.
• Licensed Texas attorney or able to become within one year.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft PSAs, ESAs, SCAs and related agreements.
• Support licensing, registrations, and regulatory filings.
• Advise stakeholders and manage corporate governance tasks.
• Collaborate with teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Contract drafting

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Legal AI tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee‑owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Corporate Counsel at LJA in our Legal department, you will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts that support our projects and business relationships. The lawyer will also assist with professional licensing, firm registrations, and regulatory filings in the jurisdictions where we operate. This is a growth position for an attorney who has some expertise in professional‑services contracting and wants to, over time, gain exposure to corporate governance, disputes, and M&A.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Negotiating and drafting contracts and supporting business transactions, including professional services agreements (PSAs), engineering services agreements (ESAs), subconsultant agreements (SCAs), and other engineering‑related agreements
• Managing certain regulatory functions related to the engineering and surveying fields, including licensing and registration with state engineering/architecture/surveying boards and filing corporate records with secretaries of state in the states where we operate
• Reviewing and assessing corporate record-keeping
• Assisting with corporate governance as needed
• Working with support staff and other lawyers in a team-oriented fashion while being individually responsible for their own work and deadlines
• Providing legal advice to key stakeholders, managers, and officers in the company
• Using sound judgment to make legal decisions that affect the company’s operations and bottom line

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Must be currently licensed as an attorney and a member of the State Bar of Texas (or able to become a Texas member within one year)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of work experience in similar in‑house role OR 4+ years of law firm work experience performing corporate/transactional law, ideally in connection with engineering, construction, or consulting
• Knowledge of common business software and familiarity with legal AI tools
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skillsMust be dependable and possess a strong sense of urgency
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a team environment, to present information in a group setting, and to work accurately under pressure

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee‑owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long‑term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee‑owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health and dental plan options, pet insurance, and mental‑health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.