Description:

DaBella is seeking an Associate Counsel to support the company's growing legal and compliance needs across multiple states. This role will partner closely with business leaders across departments—including HR, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance—to provide practical legal guidance that supports business objectives while mitigating risk.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, business-minded attorney who can balance legal strategy with operational practicality. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, employment issues, regulatory compliance, and risk management within a fast-growing organization.

Location: Austin, TX (In-Office)

What You'll Do:
Contracts & Commercial Matters

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, service agreements, and partnership agreements
Provide guidance on contract interpretation, obligations, and risk mitigation
Maintain and improve contract review processes and templates

Employment & HR Support

Partner with HR leadership on employment law matters including employee relations, investigations, wage and hour compliance, and policy development
Provide legal guidance on disciplinary actions, terminations, and workplace investigations
Assist with employment-related compliance across multiple states

Regulatory & Compliance

Support compliance efforts related to consumer protection laws, licensing requirements, and industry regulations
Assist in developing internal policies and compliance programs
Monitor regulatory changes that may impact company operations

Risk Management & Dispute Resolution

Evaluate legal risks related to business operations and provide practical solutions
Assist in managing disputes, demand letters, and litigation matters in partnership with outside counsel
Help coordinate responses to legal claims and government inquiries

Cross-Functional Legal Support

Provide day-to-day legal support to internal stakeholders across departments
Help translate legal concepts into practical guidance for business leaders
Contribute to training initiatives on legal and compliance topics

Qualifications:
Required:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
3–6 years of legal experience at a law firm or in-house legal department
Strong experience reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
Solid understanding of employment law and corporate compliance
Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders

Preferred:

Experience supporting multi-state operations
Background in consumer services, home services, construction, or retail environments
In-house legal experience within a growing company
We Offer an Attractive Benefits Package

Employees and their families are eligible to enroll in:

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company Sponsored Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Long-term and short-term disability
Accident protection
Employee assistance program - access to counseling services and other tools to improve work/family/life balance
Pet Insurance for your furry family member
401k plan

Additional Insurance Programs including:

UHC Rewards
Rally Health
One Pass Select (gym membership subscription)

Additional Perks:

VPTO (Volunteer paid time off) year-round incentives to give back to your local community
Personal/Professional Development - we provide books, courses, and opportunities to attend leadership conferences
Relocation opportunities to other branches across the nation

Each DaBella Employee receives:

80 hours of Paid Time Off annually with incremental increases
6 paid holidays during a calendar year effective day one of employment

DaBella is a values-focused company that works for people who want to work to help others create value. The kind of company people want to work with and work for. We do it differently than most.

Change is constant, but our values remain steadfast: We Lead, We Care, We Grow.