Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Location: Houston, TX

**THIS IS A 3-6 MONTH CONTRACT TO HIRE**

Ready to take your legal career to the next level? Join NES Fircroft as in-house Legal Counsel and become a trusted advisor in shaping compliant, commercially sound solutions for a global leader in workforce solutions!

This is more than just legal work — it’s about partnering with the business to drive growth while mitigating risk. As Legal Counsel, you’ll provide first-class legal advice, negotiate complex commercial contracts, and support strategic initiatives across the U.S. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

**THIS IS A 3-6 MONTH CONTRACT TO HIRE**

What You’ll Be Doing:

Contract Negotiation & Advisory:

• Negotiate and advise on commercial contracts with clients for varied service lines including permanent and contract recruitment, staff leasing arrangements, employer of record services, and service agreements.
• Design contracts for employees, temporary workers, and subcontractors when required.

Strategic Legal Support:

• Provide legal advice for new ventures in new and existing territories, ensuring compliant engagement routes and commercial models.
• Maintain integrity of commercial risk mitigation and ensure internal compliance with NES’s Schedule of Management Authority (SOMA).
• Defend NES’s position in disputes, breaches, or claims arising from clients or contingent workers.

Employment Law Expertise:

• Research and advise on labor/employment law as appropriate.
• Apply relevant legislation to workforce operations and provide subject matter advice on employment law matters, including termination, resignation, and contractor queries.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Coordinate contractual documentation associated with client requests and service orders.
• Log, escalate, and advise on incidents and risks relating to contingent workforce and operating models.

Training & Education:

• Educate and train the sales team on compliant engagement solutions.
• Deliver onboarding training for new starters on legal processes and engagement protocols.
• Complete annual regional training on best practices (some international travel included).

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Monitor legislative and regulatory updates regarding local labor laws and present findings to the Legal Director regularly.
• Support litigation matters, including subpoena and discovery responses.

What We’re Looking For:

Legal Expertise:

• Qualified legal professional with a JD from an accredited law school and admission to a state bar (required).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in-house or in private practice with relevant commercial exposure.

Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of employment and labor laws (FLSA, sick leave, PTO requirements, etc.) required.
• Strong drafting skills with excellent command of the English language.
• Knowledge of contingent workforce compliance in the United States is an advantage.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial contracts and applying relevant legislation to workforce operations.

Communication & Collaboration:

Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, managing interactions with both junior and senior staff.

Professional Conduct:

Demonstrates good practice in handling sensitive information and always ensures confidentiality.

Why NES Fircroft:

Global Reach: Join a business operating in 70+ countries.

Career Progression: Opportunities to advance and develop your leadership skills.

Competitive Package: Attractive base salary and bonus structure.

Health and Wellness:

• 100% employee medical benefits covered. Option to add dental and vision coverage.
• Free onsite gym

Work Life Balance: 10 paid bank holidays, paid festive shut down (the week of Christmas to the New Year off) and 22 days of PTO (increasing with tenure)

Work Hard Play Hard: Early release every Friday

Small but Mighty: Free onsite parking

Who We Are:

NES Fircroft is not just another recruitment agency. We're a powerhouse in the engineering sector, dedicated to matching top talent with top-notch companies. We’re all about innovation, growth, and a little bit of fun along the way!

Accessibility & Inclusion

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our office is designed with accessibility in mind, and we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and those who are neurodiverse. If you have specific needs or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’re here to support you.

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