Senior Attorney

Kings III Emergency Communications; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance + HSA options

401k with company contribution

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Kings III Emergency Communications is seeking a Senior Attorney to provide strategic legal guidance to executive leadership and oversee a broad scope of corporate matters. You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, manage licensing and regulatory compliance, and coordinate with outside counsel on complex disputes.

This role focuses on privacy and data security, cross-border legal concerns with Canada and Mexico, and collaboration with HR on employment matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum 5+ years corporate law experience (in-house or firm).
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance to senior leadership on governance, risk, and operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (customer, supplier, manufacturing, leases).
• Oversee licensing management and contractor licensing renewals.
• Lead regulatory compliance efforts across jurisdictions (state/loca l codes).
• Manage insurance programs (general liability, E&O, cyber) and outside counsel coordination.
• Guide privacy, data security, and incident/breach response.
• Advise on cross-border matters with Canada and Mexico; assist M&A due diligence and integration.
• Support HR on employment-related matters and IP strategy.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Legal research

Cross‑border matters

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Texas Bar license

Tools

Contract management systems

Litigation coordination

Job description

Who You Are

You are a highly skilled, business-oriented

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Role: Senior Attorney

Who You Are

You are a highly skilled, business-oriented Senior Attorney with the ability to navigate a wide range of legal, regulatory, and operational matters. You bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to legal challenges and are comfortable advising senior leadership, including executive management and the Board of Directors.

You thrive in a dynamic in-office environment where you can serve as a trusted partner to the business-balancing risk with opportunity while playing a key role in shaping legal strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting sound decision-making across the organization.

Who We Are

Established in 1989 Kings III is a growing, dynamic company. We're a six-time winner of DFW Top Workplaces and nationally as a USA Today Top Workplace in 2020-2025. We're on a mission for change - for our communities, our customers, and our company. If you see yourself as a builder and change agent, this is the right place for you.

More than 12% of our employees have been with the company for 10+ years, and an impressive 25% have been with us 5+ years. How do we do it? Here's what our employees say. We seek out creative employees who love opportunities for continuous learning and growth. We value innovation in not just our products, but the way we work, sell, and grow every day. We celebrate change and are always looking for ways to do things better!

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to senior leadership, including C-suite executives, on corporate governance, risk, and business operations
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, manufacturing, and lease agreements
• Oversee licensing management, including contractor and technician licensing and renewals
• Manage regulatory compliance efforts across multiple jurisdictions, including state, provincial, and local code requirements (e.g., elevator and pool regulations)
• Lead insurance program management, including general liability, E&O, and cyber coverage
• Manage litigation and disputes, including coordination with outside counsel
• Provide guidance on privacy, data security, and incident/breach response
• Advise on cross-border legal matters involving Canada and Mexico, including employment, customs, and commercial relationships
• Support mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration
• Provide legal support to HR on employment-related matters
• Oversee intellectual property protection and strategy

What You'll Bring

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license and good standing with the Texas Bar
• Minimum of 5+ years of corporate law experience (in-house or law firm)
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Demonstrated knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally

What We Do

Our mission is simple - We provide critical communications services to help people in distress.

Our Core Values Are Even Simpler

• Honesty & Integrity
• Service to the customer above all else
• Do what is right
• Good enough is not good enough: pursue excellence
• Encourage individual initiative and growth

What's In It For You

• Medical insurance with 1 HSA and 2 PPO plan options
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care FSA
• Dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
• 401k with company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid telemedicine 24/7 access
• Wellness Program
• Employee discount program
• 8 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
• 15 days of PTO accrued in year 1
• Generous referral bonus program
• Work life balance (a must!)
• Team building, attendance at our annual kickoff each January, and other fun events
• Relaxed professional dress code

Kings III is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Salary Description

$175k - $185k