Corporate Legal Counsel

Overview

The In-House Corporate Legal Counsel provides legal advice and support to the organization’s executive and management teams. This position is responsible for reviewing, drafting, and managing company contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, advising on employment law matters, and providing support in arbitration and dispute resolution. The Counsel acts as a liaison with outside counsel and ensures that company practices align with legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

· Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, supplier, and client contracts.

· Develop and maintain standardized contract templates, procedures, and policies to ensure document and contract compliance.

· Monitor business operations and documents to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

· Advise the executive team on employment law matters, including employee relations, policy interpretation, terminations, and compliance with labor regulations.

· Provide legal guidance and risk assessment on business activities, ensuring decisions align with company policies and legal standards.

· Support arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution processes by preparing documentation, coordinating with outside counsel, and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.

· Maintain company legal records, agreements, and filings in an organized and accessible manner.

· Coordinate and communicate with external legal counsel and regulatory agencies as necessary.

· Support corporate governance and compliance initiatives, including policy development and training.

· Conduct legal research and prepare written summaries or recommendations for internal stakeholders.

· Complete any other tasks as assigned by management.

Required Education/Experience

· Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

· Active license to practice law in the United States (Texas preferred).

· Minimum of 7–10 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on contract law, compliance, and employment law.

· In-house legal experience within a manufacturing or industrial organization preferred.

Competencies

· Strong knowledge of contract law, compliance, and employment regulations.

· Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

· Proficiency in professional communication to collaborate effectively with coworkers and departments across the organization.

· Exceptional attention to detail, organizational ability, and multitasking skills.

· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Work Environment

The work environment for the position includes enclosed offices.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of the position include sitting at a desk for extended periods of time; ability to speak and hear speech and other sounds; ability to enter text or data via keyboard into a computer.

It is the policy of Imperial Star to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Imperial Star will not discriminate against any qualified associate or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. The Company supports the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If any employee believes that accommodation of a disability is necessary to perform the essential functions of a position, the employee must notify the Company of this in writing within a reasonable amount of time after the employee knows or reasonably should have known of the need for accommodation.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The equal employment opportunity policy of Imperial Star provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

At-Will Statement

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Imperial Star may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Tomball, TX 77377 (Required)

Work Location: In person