Senior Counsel — Global Contracts & M&A Leader

Cooper Machinery Services Brand; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance and benefits

Life/AD&D & disability coverage

Supplemental plans: accident, critical

401(k) with 5% company match

Parental leave & fertility benefits

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services is seeking a Managing Counsel to serve as the senior legal voice as the company grows through acquisitions, expands internationally, and bets on its people. You will own the commercial contracting engine, shape the M&A strategy, and build a leading legal team.

You will be a hands-on leader at the table with business leaders, guiding contract risk and policy alignment while managing outside counsel and cross‑border matters during rapid growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house time.
• Proven track record drafting, reviewing, negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Direct experience supporting M&A due diligence and post‑acquisition integration.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts including customer, vendor, and service agreements.
• Develop contract templates, playbooks, and approval processes to accelerate turnaround and reduce risk.
• Provide business‑oriented guidance on contract risk, terms, and negotiation strategy.

Skills

Commercial contracts

M&A due diligence

Cross-border contracts

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bar admission (Texas preferred)

Tools

Outside counsel management

Job description

Cooper Machinery Services is seeking a Managing Counsel to serve as the senior legal voice as the company grows through acquisitions, expands internationally, and bets on its people. You will own the commercial contracting engine, shape the M&A strategy, and build a leading legal team.

You will be a hands-on leader at the table with business leaders, guiding contract risk and policy alignment while managing outside counsel and cross‑border matters during rapid growth.