Location: Service Experts, 1840 N. Greenville Ave. Suite 128. Richardson, TX 75081 (hybrid or full-time in office)
Salary: $130,000-$160,000 Per Year
Overview
Service Experts LLC seeks a Commercial Legal Counsel reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer to provide an expansive range of commercial legal advice and services, including but not limited to: contract review and negotiation, real estate transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. This role will partner with and support a variety of business units, key stakeholders and business leaders and requires a collaborative, business-first mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including but not limited to: vendor contracts, master service agreements, purchase agreements, residential customer contracts, commercial real estate leases, non-disclosure agreements, partnership agreements, asset purchase agreements, and membership interest purchase agreements.
Perform risk analysis related to commercial terms and conditions, identifying and evaluating contractual risks and proposing creative mitigation of the same.
Serve as the subject matter expert within the Legal Department for all commercial related matters.
Manage internal and external stakeholder's expectations and prioritize competing projects under occasionally tight deadlines.
Possess strong business acumen and eagerness to support evolving business objectives.
Provide training to internal business partners on a variety of commercial legal topics.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor, with active state bar membership
Minimum 5-10 years' experience working at a law firm or serving as an in-house counsel.
Experience in the consumer services industry is desirable.
Skills & Expertise
Exceptional negotiation, drafting and analytical skills applied to complex legal documents.
Focus in areas of commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and general corporate matters.
Demonstrated strategic and proactive mindset enabling provision of sound legal guidance to support business objectives.
Demonstrates both autonomy and team collaboration, with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including ability to effectively collaborate with internal clients, executive leaders, and commercial vendors
Possess sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong work ethic with inquisitiveness and a desire to integrate as a valuable business asset.
Ability to work and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, creative, and adaptive to change.
Knowledge and/or experience in consumer law, including: marketing, privacy, and consumer protection laws.
Must possess a positive attitude and strong values:
Energized to shape the future.
Inclination for bold ideas and exploration of new possibilities.
Collaborative problem-solving skills.
Commitment to safety, management of assets and finances, and engaging colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.