Legal Counsel

Service Experts LLC; Richardson (TX); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Paid time off & company holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Life and disability insurance

Experts University training

Career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Service Experts LLC in Richardson, Texas seeks a Legal Counsel IV to join the in-house team and support daily operations and strategic objectives. The role reports to the Vice President - General Counsel and involves handling transactional matters, employment law issues, and vendor negotiations.

You will supervise outside counsel in litigation and collaborate with stakeholders across departments to mitigate risk and drive compliant business decisions.

Formación

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Six+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house department.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Business-minded approach to legal risk assessment and problem-solving.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, negotiate, and provide post-execution support for business transactions (e.g., contracts, leases, licenses).
• Advise HR professionals and business managers on employment-related issues.
• Oversee disputes and manage outside counsel in active litigation matters.
• Provide legal guidance across multiple practice areas to support daily operations and long-term goals.

Conocimientos

Drafting & negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Legal risk assessment

Independent & collaborative work

Contract management

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descripción del empleo

## Legal Counsel IVApply: Richardson, Texas: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R102126Welcome!Join the team of experts and realize your true potential! Why You Should Join the Service Experts Team? Our team consists of the very best; we believe in doing what is right for our customers and our employees. We provide our employees with training support and an opportunity for unlimited professional growth. Join us and become an EXPERT! Position Summary: Reporting to the company’s Vice President - General Counsel, this role offers the opportunity to work in a broad-based, in-house legal position that supports the business’s daily operations and long-term goals. The successful candidate will provide legal guidance across a variety of practice areas, working closely with colleagues in the legal department, internal stakeholders in other departments, and outside legal counsel.**Key Responsibilities:**The Legal Counsel IV is expected to possess at least six years of experience handling a combination of the following matters:**Transactional Work:** Draft, negotiate, and provide post-execution support for a wide-range of business-to-business transactions, including:* Construction contracts;* Real estate leases;* Asset purchase agreements;* Software licensing agreements;* Marketing agreements; and* Non-disclosure agreements**Employment Law:** Advise HR professionals and business managers on employment-related issues such as:* Employee misconduct investigations;* Employee handbook drafting and enforcement;* Background checks and payroll practices; and* Leave requests and workplace accommodation**Dispute Resolution and Litigation Management:*** Resolve pre-litigation claims brought by customers, business partners, and former employees;* Oversee and manage outside legal counsel in active litigation matters**Required Qualifications:*** Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school* Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction* At least six years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department* Strong drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment* Practical, business-minded approach to legal risk-assessment and problem-solving**What Do We Offer You as a Service Experts Employee?** Service Experts offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families in managing their health and wellness needs, including:* Competitive Pay with incentive opportunities* Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Pay* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance programs* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions* Life Insurance and disability insurance options* Supplemental benefit programs* World Class Training opportunities through our Experts University* Career Development opportunities• Minimum Experience: 6+ years• Minimum Education: Bachelor's DegreeEqual Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.*The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Service Experts.*