Large company in Houston seeks three, 4+ year transactions attorneys to join its legal department. The company offers significant growth opportunities on both the legal and business sides, as well as an excellent compensation and benefits package.
The roles support two of the company's largest business units and involve counseling management and employees regarding general domestic and international transactional matters, negotiating and drafting sales and other commercial contracts, and providing support on other strategic projects.
Other responsibilities include:
- Developing legal training programs and systems to streamline the delivery of routine legal services
- Advising managers, executives and other clients regarding general commercial issues
- Drafting and negotiating contracts
- Developing and implementing legal and compliance training programs for assigned business areas
Ideal experience includes:
- Private practice experience in corporate law and exposure to routine as well as large transactions
- Experience advising management-level clients on complex commercial matters and prudent legal practices
- Familiarity with certain compliance issues, including FCPA, antitrust and international trade
- Exposure to general business issues relating to international operations and general exposure to corporate governance practices
