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Robert Half
Assistant General Counsel
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What they do
A Corporate Lawyer specializes in corporate law. They ensure the legality of commercial transactions, advising corporations on their legal rights and duties, including the duties and responsibilities of corporate officers.
$186,108 / year median in Texas
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced Assistant General Counsel to support a busy legal team in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a contracts attorney who brings strong judgment, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage a high volume of legal matters with speed and precision. The role centers on advising a college environment on contract-related issues, procurement matters, and legal risk, while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across a wide range of operational areas. This opportunity begins as a 6-month assignment and may lead to permanent employment for someone who demonstrates outstanding performance and strong alignment with the team culture.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of a broad range of agreements supporting college operations.
- Prepare and revise documents such as memoranda of understanding, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, healthcare-related agreements, and selected statements of work.
- Create, update, and standardize contract templates to improve consistency, efficiency, and legal compliance.
- Contribute to the development of contracting policies and procedures that support sound institutional practices.
- Advise procurement teams on legal exposure, contract terms, supplier performance concerns, and vendor protest matters.
- Provide guidance on sourcing approaches and other purchasing-related legal questions in coordination with business stakeholders.
- Oversee matters after initial law clerk intake and redlining, taking primary ownership of final legal review, negotiation strategy, and issue resolution.
- Manage a substantial caseload in a fast-moving environment while setting expectations clearly and communicating realistic turnaround times to internal clients. Requirements
- 5-10 years of experience handling contracts, with consideration given to candidates with more extensive practice backgrounds.
- Demonstrated strength in contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment across complex commercial or institutional agreements.
- Prior experience supporting government entities or higher education organizations is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with procurement law, contracting processes, and vendor-related legal issues is highly desirable.
- Ability to work effectively in a primarily on-site setting Monday through Friday, with potential flexibility for an exceptional candidate.
- Strong communication, prioritization, and follow-through skills with the ability to respond effectively in a high-demand environment.
- Experience with commercial contracts, corporate law, corporate governance, or related transactional legal work.
- Capacity to handle multiple concurrent matters independently while collaborating well with attorneys, clerks, procurement professionals, and business stakeholders.