Corporate Counsel

We are looking for a skilled Corporate Counsel to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Johnson City, Texas. This role involves providing expert legal advice, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and managing legal operations across various business areas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law and extensive experience negotiating and drafting contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, negotiate, and revise a variety of legal agreements, including vendor contracts, leases, and commercial agreements.
• Offer strategic legal guidance to management, particularly in areas such as real estate, labor, and employment law.
• Ensure business practices align with relevant laws and regulatory standards.
• Conduct thorough legal research on corporate governance and regulatory issues.
• Oversee litigation processes, including discovery, strategy development, mediation, and resolution.
• Monitor industry legal trends and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and oversee their work.
• Provide employees with guidance on complex legal and regulatory matters, including risk and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with management to implement corporate policies and ensure departmental compliance.
• Train staff on legal processes and procedures that require coordination with the legal department.