Senior In-House Counsel - Growth, Strategy & Transactions

Service Experts; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with incentive opps.

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance & disability insurance

Experts University training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Service Experts is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel IV to join our in-house team in Richardson, TX. You will provide strategic legal guidance across transactions, real estate, licensing, and employment matters, while collaborating with stakeholders and outside counsel.

The role requires a JD from an accredited law school, active bar license, and at least six years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Practical, business-minded approach to legal risk assessment and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and provide post-execution support for a wide range of B2B transactions (construction contracts, real estate leases, asset purchase agreements, software licensing, marketing, NDAs).
• Advise HR and managers on employment-law issues including investigations, handbook drafting/enforcement, background checks, payroll, and leave/workplace accommodations.
• Oversee outside counsel and manage litigation matters, from pre-litigation to resolution.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Legal risk assessment

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed in good standing (US jurisdiction)

Job description

Service Experts is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel IV to join our in-house team in Richardson, TX. You will provide strategic legal guidance across transactions, real estate, licensing, and employment matters, while collaborating with stakeholders and outside counsel.

The role requires a JD from an accredited law school, active bar license, and at least six years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.