In-House Corporate Counsel - ESOP & Growth Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA is seeking a Corporate Counsel in its Legal department to review, draft, and negotiate contracts supporting projects and business relationships. The attorney will assist with licensing, firm registrations, and regulatory filings where we operate, with growth into governance, disputes, and M&A.

A growth position for an attorney with expertise in professional-services contracting, aiming to expand exposure to governance and corporate matters over time.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active Texas bar within one year.
• 2+ years in-house or 4+ years corporate/transactional law.
• Experience with engineering, construction, or consulting environments.
• Strong proofreading, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating PSAs, ESAs, SCAs and related agreements.
• Managing licensing and registration filings with state boards.
• Reviewing corporate records and governance materials.
• Assisting with corporate governance activities as needed.
• Collaborating with support staff and other lawyers on deadlines.
• Providing practical legal advice to key stakeholders and managers.
• Using sound judgment in decisions affecting operations.

Skills

In-house corporate/transactional law

Proofreading and editing

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration / working under压力

Dependable / sense of urgency

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Licensed attorney – State Bar of Texas

Tools

Business software proficiency

Legal AI tools

Job description

LJA is seeking a Corporate Counsel in its Legal department to review, draft, and negotiate contracts supporting projects and business relationships. The attorney will assist with licensing, firm registrations, and regulatory filings where we operate, with growth into governance, disputes, and M&A.

A growth position for an attorney with expertise in professional-services contracting, aiming to expand exposure to governance and corporate matters over time.