Corporate Legal Counsel

Turner & Townsend; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel to support its operations in the U.S. The role involves responsibilities in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation, particularly with government and public sector clients.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of legal experience in corporate law and public sector contracts. This position requires strong analytical skills and excellent communication. Responsibilities include drafting agreements and managing legal risks.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of law firm and in-house experience in U.S. corporate law and government/public sector contracts.
• Strong foundational knowledge of corporate law including intellectual property rights and commercial law.
• Ability to work flexibly across time zones when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations team and Central Services on corporate governance requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, focusing on compliance.
• Handle subpoena responses and represent Turner & Townsend at court hearings.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Government contracts knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Litigation experience

Legal research proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified Attorney with Bar admission

Job description

Job Description

The Corporate Legal Counsel is primarily responsible for supporting Turner & Townsend on contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters in the US.

This role will work closely with the Operations teams, Central Services, and Risk Management to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support business objectives.

Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance

• Support the Operations team and Central Services on corporate governance requirements including corporate forms, filings and business & professional licensing and registrations, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local law requirements.
• Draft corporate resolutions, organize board meetings, maintain corporate records, and advise directors on governance obligations.
• Monitor and advise on corporate law matters including changes in relevant regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support business on FOIA requests and other matters relating to federal agency records.

Corporate Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, with special focus on government and public sector agreements, including client and vendor contracts, leases, joint venture agreements, SaaS agreements, and other documents to achieve favourable outcomes while ensuring compliance; support on RFPs/RFQs and pre-qualifications.
• Support the Legal team in developing and maintaining standard contracting templates and legal guardrails with specific focus on government and public sector clients.
• Support business on claims and dispute management including debt recovery, litigation, labor and employment law issues/disputes, working alongside external counsel where appropriate.
• Handle subpoena responses and depositions, and represent (alongside external counsel, where necessary) Turner & Townsend at court hearings.

The Corporate Counsel will report to the Global Head of Legal. They will primarily interface with:

• Operations teams, Regional Boards, Regional RM Board reps, etc;
• Central Services teams, such as Finance, HR, etc.
• The Legal & Contract risk team, and other functions in Risk Management (RM);
• CBRE’s Legal team (CBRE are 70% owners of Turner & Townsend).

They will also be expected to liaise, where necessary, with Turner & Townsend’s external business advisors and others.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Attorney with a current Bar admission and in good standing.
• 5-7 years of law firm and in-house experience in U.S. corporate law and government / public sector contracts with deep familiarity with public sector procurement including FOIA requests and FedRAMP compliance.
• Strong foundational knowledge of corporate law including intellectual property rights, commercial law, legal research methodologies, and legislative requirements within the relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience with litigation and dispute resolution.
• Proficiency in legal research and staying abreast of legislative changes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex legal issues and devise appropriate strategies and solutions.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
• Be able to work flexibly across other time zones when necessary.
• Self-motivated, pro-active and resilient.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.