In-House Counsel: Commercial Contracts & Risk (Hybrid)

Helen of Troy; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Helen of Troy seeks an Assistant General Counsel to draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements while balancing legal risk with business objectives. The role reports to Legal and operates in a hybrid Plano or El Paso setting.

You will partner with business teams, provide timely advice, and oversee outside counsel within approved budgets. A JD from an ABA-accredited school and a Texas license are required.

Qualifications

• Juris doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3+ years with in-house or law firm experience.
• Active Texas law license.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit and negotiate legal documents incl. contracts, licenses, NDAs and other business agreements.
• Provide timely, practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Balance legal risk with commercial objectives across departments.
• Advise business units and leadership and manage outside counsel within budget.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal advice

In-house experience

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Helen of Troy seeks an Assistant General Counsel to draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements while balancing legal risk with business objectives. The role reports to Legal and operates in a hybrid Plano or El Paso setting.

You will partner with business teams, provide timely advice, and oversee outside counsel within approved budgets. A JD from an ABA-accredited school and a Texas license are required.