Senior In-House Counsel — Transactions & Employment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance and disability options

Professional training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Service Experts is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel IV to join our in-house team reporting to the VP - General Counsel. The role provides a broad in-house practice supporting daily operations and long-term goals, including collaboration with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.

The successful candidate will handle transactional matters, employment law, and dispute resolution with a practical, business-minded approach.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and licensed in good standing.
• At least six years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Practical, business-minded approach to legal risk assessment and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Handle transactional matters: construction contracts, real estate leases, asset purchases, software licenses, marketing agreements, NDAs.
• Lead employment-law tasks: investigations, handbook drafting/enforcement, background checks, payroll practices, leaves.
• Oversee outside counsel and manage active litigation matters; provide guidance to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Service Experts is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel IV to join our in-house team reporting to the VP - General Counsel. The role provides a broad in-house practice supporting daily operations and long-term goals, including collaboration with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.

The successful candidate will handle transactional matters, employment law, and dispute resolution with a practical, business-minded approach.