In-House Attorney (Contracts, Employment & Recovery Strategy)

About Big Bully Turf

Big Bully Turf is a woman-owned, family-first provider of premium synthetic turf solutions across CA, NV, TX, and AZ. We’re committed to delivering high-quality work and operating with integrity, accountability, and teamwork.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced In-House Attorney to strengthen our legal, compliance, and recovery operations, tax compliance, ensuring the company is fully protected in all contract and payment matters.

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented In-House Attorney specializing in Contracts, Employment, and Recovery Strategy to join our team. The In-House Attorney will serve as the company’s primary legal advisor, responsible for contract management, employment law compliance, dispute resolution, and cross-state regulatory support. A primary focus of this role is leading all recovery and contract-enforcement activities, ensuring the company is fully protected in payment disputes, contract breaches, and pre-litigation matters.

Responsibilities:

Recovery & Enforcement

• Lead all recovery activities, including pursuing unpaid balances, drafting demand letters, negotiating settlements, and enforcing contract terms.
• Develop and execute recovery strategies that improve cashflow and reduce legal exposure.
• Evaluate claims and disputes, recommending the appropriate escalation path (internal resolution, settlement, or referral to outside counsel).
• Investigate disputed projects, review documentation, and coordinate with Operations, Finance, and Customer Service to resolve issues quickly and professionally.
• Strengthen internal processes and contract language to prevent future disputes and streamline recovery efforts.

Contracts & Business Operations

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including customer agreements, subcontractor contracts, vendor/supplier agreements, and more.
• Improve contract templates and legal SOPs to ensure consistency, enforceability, and risk reduction.
• Provide guidance to operational teams on contract interpretation and compliance.

Employment Law & HR Support

• Advise leadership and the HR Manager on employment matters including hiring, discipline, termination, wage/hour issues, and investigations.
• Collaborate with the HR Manager to review, update, and maintain employee handbooks, offer letters, policies, and compliance documentation aligned with CA, NV, TX, and AZ laws.
• Ensure multi-state compliance with labor regulations and state-specific requirements.

Regulatory Compliance, Tax Oversight & Risk Management

• Stay current on legal, regulatory, and tax developments affecting operations in CA, NV, TX, and AZ.
• Ensure compliance with business licensing, contractor licensing, insurance requirements, and corporate filings.
• Support tax compliance and tax-related legal matters, including advising leadership on multi-state tax exposure, sales/use tax issues, contractor-related tax obligations, and legal considerations affecting tax strategy.
• Provide internal training on contracts, documentation, compliance, and risk prevention.

Skills

• Proven experience in legal research and analysis using LexisNexis and Westlaw platforms.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to draft clear and effective legal documents.
• Knowledge of diverse legal areas including estate planning, environmental law, tribal law & regulations, securities law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, family law, immigration law, patent law, and landlord-tenant law.
• Excellent writing skills for preparing memos, contracts, pleadings and other legal documentation.
• Familiarity with litigation processes and managing cases from inception through resolution.
• Ability to interpret complex laws and regulations accurately through comprehensive research.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments and with external partners.

Qualifications Required

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (California strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in contract law, employment law, litigation, or collections/recovery work.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Must be able to work on-site in San Diego and support multi-state operations.

Preferred

• Experience in collections, recovery strategy, construction or contractor operations, or service-based industries.
• Prior in-house experience, especially with a growing company.
• Experience managing or coordinating outside counsel.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (California strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in contract law, employment law, litigation, or collections/recovery work.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Must be able to work on-site in San Diego and support multi-state operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $170,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92101