Legal Counsel @ Mattr

Counselwell Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Counselwell Inc. is looking for Legal Counsel for the Composite Technologies division based in the United States. This role involves providing commercially focused legal guidance, managing legal risks, and supporting strategic initiatives. Applicants should have a law degree and 8-10 years of relevant legal experience. The position offers competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant legal experience in a commercial or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Proven experience overseeing litigation and managing external legal counsel.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary legal advisor to the Composite Technologies division.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts to mitigate legal risks.
• Support mergers and acquisitions activities and corporate initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Law degree with admission to the bar in a U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction

Job description

As Legal Counsel for the Composite Technologies division, you will play a critical role in enabling Mattr’s growth strategy by providing commercially focused legal guidance across a complex, global manufacturing business. Based in Houston or Calgary, this role partners closely with business leaders to manage legal risk, support strategic initiatives, and ensure the organization operates efficiently, compliantly, and with confidence across international markets.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary legal advisor to the Composite Technologies division, partnering with business leaders to deliver practical, business‑oriented legal counsel.
• Provide timely legal and commercial advice throughout the manufacturing and contracting lifecycle, including supply chain and commercial sales activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts while identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and commercial risk.
• Support internal business functions including Human Resources, HSE, Technology and Innovation, Regulatory, Real Estate, and Finance.
• Identify risk and liability issues related to commercial and construction matters and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
• Manage and support the resolution of commercial disputes and oversee litigation matters, including coordination with external counsel.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver legally sound and commercially relevant solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve legal templates, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support mergers and acquisitions activities and contribute to broader corporate and compliance initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• Law degree with admission to the bar in a U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction.
• 8–10 years of relevant legal experience in a commercial or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Experience supporting or managing mergers and acquisitions.
• Proven experience overseeing litigation and managing external legal counsel.
• Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and strategic thinking skills.
• Effective negotiation skills with the ability to communicate legal risk in a practical, solution‑oriented manner.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, global business environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits (USA)

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with HSA contributions.
• 401(k) with company match, vested immediately.
• Employer‑paid Life, AD&D, and Long‑Term Disability insurance.
• Wellness incentives.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounts on fitness, shopping and travel.

Benefits (Canada)

• Flexible health, dental & vision benefits with HSA rollover.
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance.
• 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Wellness and mental health support programs.
• Exclusive discounts (Perkopolis & GoodLife Fitness).

Other Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements (where possible).
• Comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive salaries, annual incentives, medical benefits, retirement savings plans, paid vacation days, education assistance programs, corporate discounts and more.
• Participation in service milestone awards and recognition opportunities.
• Access to mental health support resources such as Headversity platform and free, confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Rewarding growth opportunities, including global career and travel opportunities, supported by personalized training, development and mentoring programs with LinkedIn Learning access for all employees.
• Commitment to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace environment.
• Company's ESG values, including paid Impact Day for community support.
• Company events, social gatherings and team building activities that promote fun.