Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel Happy Global Richardson, TX Job Details Full-time From $4,000 a month 2 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Confidential information handling Law Legal writing Writing skills Doctor of Law (JD) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office experience Organizational skills Law office experience Full Job Description Job Summary We are looking for a highly curious, business-minded legal professional who enjoys solving complex business problems, learning new areas of law, and working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. This role goes beyond traditional contract review. You will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to research unfamiliar legal topics, identify legal and commercial risks, and develop practical, business-oriented solutions that help the company move forward. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, takes ownership, learns quickly, communicates clearly, and is comfortable working across a broad range of legal and business matters. This position is designed as a growth opportunity with the potential to develop into an in-house corporate counsel supporting strategic legal, compliance, and business initiatives. Key Responsibilities Corporate Governance & Entity Management

• Manage entity formation and ongoing maintenance, including state filings, amendments, registered agent changes, and assumed name filings.
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, ownership records, and governance documentation.
• Prepare board and shareholder materials, including resolutions, written consents, meeting minutes, and approval packages.
• Track corporate compliance obligations and key deadlines. Commercial Contracts & Business Advisory
• Review, draft, and negotiate customer, supplier, manufacturing, distribution, licensing, investment, and other commercial agreements.
• Identify legal, financial, operational, and commercial risks.
• Recommend practical solutions that balance legal compliance with business objectives.
• Prepare contract redlines and support contract negotiations.
• Coordinate contract approvals, execution, storage, and ongoing obligation tracking.
• Support business teams in implementing agreements and resolving commercial issues. Legal Research & Regulatory Support
• Research legal and regulatory issues across a broad range of business topics, including: o Corporate governance o Commercial contracts o FDA and FTC regulations o Food, beverage, and consumer product compliance o Import/export and customs o Distribution and e-commerce o Advertising and marketing compliance o Intellectual property o Cross-border business operations
• Quickly learn unfamiliar legal topics and summarize key legal requirements, business risks, and practical recommendations.
• Coordinate with outside counsel when specialized expertise is needed and critically evaluate their advice before presenting recommendations to management. Cross-functional Business Support Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Leadership to:
• Understand business objectives before providing legal advice.
• Prioritize legal risks based on business impact.
• Recommend practical, commercially reasonable solutions.
• Support implementation of new business initiatives while managing legal and regulatory risks.
• Drive projects from research through execution. Corporate Legal Administration
• Maintain legal templates, document libraries, version control, and execution records.
• Support audits, financing transactions, due diligence, and other corporate projects.
• Coordinate legal documentation and communications with outside counsel. Qualifications Required
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree.
• Bar admission or eligibility to become licensed in the United States preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable handling confidential information. Preferred
• 0-3 years of experience through a law firm, in-house legal department, internship, or judicial clerkship.
• Exposure to commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory research, or corporate transactions.
• Familiarity with commercial agreements and basic investment documents is a plus. Skills & Competencies We are looking for someone who:
• Is intellectually curious and enjoys learning unfamiliar areas of law.
• Demonstrates integrity, ownership, accountability, and a growth mindset by seeking feedback and continuously improving.
• Exercises sound judgment and balances legal risk with business objectives.
• Communicates clearly with both legal and business stakeholders.
• Is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. What Success Looks Like A successful candidate will:
• Quickly learn new legal and regulatory topics and translate them into practical business advice.
• Identify and prioritize the legal risks that matter most.
• Provide solution-oriented recommendations, not just identify legal issues.
• Build trusted partnerships across the business through responsiveness and sound judgment.
• Take ownership of projects from research through execution with minimal supervision.
• Deliver accurate, high-quality work with speed and attention to detail.

Career Growth Opportunity This role offers hands-on exposure to corporate governance, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, strategic transactions, and cross-border business operations. As the company grows, high performers will have the opportunity to take on increasingly complex legal matters, advise senior leadership, manage outside counsel, and develop into a trusted in-house corporate counsel and strategic business partner.

Pay:

From $4,000.00 per month

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person