On-Site General Counsel: Growth, M&A & Compliance

Wilks Brothers, LLC

Cisco (TX)

On-site

USD 190,000 - 290,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage
401K + Company Match
Life Insurance + Long Term Disability
HSA
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Wellness Check Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wilks Brothers, LLC in Cisco, Texas seeks a General Counsel to provide strategic, business-focused legal counsel across corporate governance, commercial transactions, M&A, employment matters, and risk management. You will partner with executive leadership to protect enterprise value and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a JD from an accredited school, Texas bar admission, and 10+ years of experience. On-site work with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active license and good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
  • 10+ years of legal experience with exposure to commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment law, litigation management, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary legal advisor to executive leadership and affiliated entities, providing practical, risk-based counsel on strategic and operational matters.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, service, licensing, technology, and partnership contracts.
  • Lead legal support for mergers, acquisitions, investments, divestitures, financings, restructurings, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence and transaction execution.
  • Advise on corporate governance matters, entity management, board activities, organizational structure, and regulatory filings.

Skills

Negotiation
Strategic thinking
Leadership
Communication
Risk management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Active license with State Bar of Texas

Job description

Wilks Brothers, LLC in Cisco, Texas seeks a General Counsel to provide strategic, business-focused legal counsel across corporate governance, commercial transactions, M&A, employment matters, and risk management. You will partner with executive leadership to protect enterprise value and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a JD from an accredited school, Texas bar admission, and 10+ years of experience. On-site work with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

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