Senior Corporate Counsel - Contracts & Risk

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Associate Corporate Counsel in Dallas, TX to support day-to-day business operations across a growing national platform.

The role emphasizes commercial contract drafting, negotiation with clients and subconsultants, and managing contract lifecycle while guiding risk and compliance across the organization. The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years in-house or corporate experience, strong advisory skills, and a track record of collaborating with

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 7-10 years of demonstrated legal experience, with significant time in a corporate or in-house environment.
• Substantial experience in commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders, project managers, and internal teams on a broad range of commercial, operational, and risk-related legal matters.
• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and lifecycle management of a high volume of commercial contracts, including client agreements and subconsultant agreements.
• Provide practical, risk-based guidance on contract terms and conditions, conducting thorough risk assessments to support project execution.
• Oversee and manage claims, disputes, subpoenas, and litigation matters, including directing and managing outside counsel.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including government contracting requirements (FAR/DFARS flow-downs, where applicable).
• Translate complex legal concepts into clear, concise, and actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
• Drive the development and implementation of best practices, standard contract templates, playbooks, and process improvements.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal advisory

Communication

Project management

Outside counsel management

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active bar membership in good standing

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Associate Corporate Counsel in Dallas, TX to support day-to-day business operations across a growing national platform.

The role emphasizes commercial contract drafting, negotiation with clients and subconsultants, and managing contract lifecycle while guiding risk and compliance across the organization. The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years in-house or corporate experience, strong advisory skills, and a track record of collaborating with