Description:
The Senior Legal Counsel (SLC) position will report directly to General Counsel - Dallas Highways, Secretary to the Board of Directors and will perform a variety of legal functions relating to eminent domain, contracts, corporate governance, corporate compliance. The SLC should have experience in research and writing, employment law, litigation, including litigation case management and complex discovery. Additionally, our SLC will review, draft, and negotiate extensive contracts related to the design, construction, and business operations in the transportation industry while possessing current knowledge of legal developments and changes in relevant laws and regulations. A successful SLC should be able to work directly with commercial teams to review contracts and create resolutions while protecting the company from exposure to risk.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Negotiate and draft contracts pertaining to the company's operations (e.g., construction and professional service contracts, supply agreements, license agreements, employment agreements, lease agreements).
- Draft and review internal company policies and procedures.
- Assist with Corporate Governance, including company organizational matters, filings, shareholder agreements, claims management and meeting Board appointments.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of Board documents, including surveys, resolutions, and written consents.
- Assist with Corporate Compliance, including PIA/FOIA, lender obligations, audits, DOT compliance, FHWA compliance Management of Insurance (PI/PD) Claims.
- Management of eminent domain/condemnation litigation.
- Research, draft and maintain company records.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
A successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, interacting with senior level management, and functioning within an open-door team. A successful attorney in this role will have an adaptable and organized personality. To perform this job successfully, an individual must have Project management ability and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill those duties.
Education & Experience:
- Law Degree (J.D.) required.
- Bar License in Texas
- 7-10+ years of substantive experience in business and commercial practice areas of law, including corporate commercial practice, business litigation, and ideally with experience in construction and transportation.
- The successful candidate may have started off as a corporate attorney, a litigator and/or have prior in-house experience, but must have strong experience with construction contracts and compliance, be able to assess risks, and possess contract drafting and negotiation experience.
Professional Qualities:
A successful candidate should be detail-oriented, engaging, and reliable. Construction industry familiarity would be ideal, and a large firm background and strong credentials are sought as well. An understanding and true interest in the infrastructure and construction industry will be key.
- Must be a self-starter.
- Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure.
- Superior interpersonal communication, decision-making, project management, and negotiating skills.
- Must be able to multitask, problem solve, prioritize, and implement innovative processes within a fast-paced environment.
Computer Skills:
- Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially within Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
