Houston Associate Counsel — Contracts & Compliance

Acuren; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC Solutions is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our Houston, TX team. The role provides legal support across corporate, commercial, and operational matters, including drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on legal risks, and contributing to corporate compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, an active US license, and 2–4 years of relevant experience in-house or at a law firm, with strong contract and litigation support skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active US license.
• 2–4 years of legal experience in-house or in a law firm.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, industrial services preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage customer, supplier, and other commercial agreements while providing oversight and guidance to non-attorney members of the Contracts Review Team.
• Provide legal guidance and support for commercial transactions and business initiatives.
• Support senior members of the Legal Department in assisting with dispute resolution, including evaluating legal issues, responding to discovery, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and outside counsel as needed.
• Develop, support, and deliver legal, contractual, and compliance programs and related training across the organization.
• Present legal topics to employees, management, and leadership in a clear and practical manner.
• Partner with other functional departments and Executive Leadership to identify legal risks and develop practical solutions.
• Support corporate governance, policy development, and strategic legal initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes, contract management, and business practices.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, correspondence, and other documentation.
• Stay current on legal and regulatory developments affecting the organization.
• Other work duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract law

Commercial transactions

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active law license

In-house experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

TIC Solutions is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our Houston, TX team. The role provides legal support across corporate, commercial, and operational matters, including drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on legal risks, and contributing to corporate compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, an active US license, and 2–4 years of relevant experience in-house or at a law firm, with strong contract and litigation support skills.