Construction - General Attorney / Corporate - General Attorney in New Braunfels, TX

In-House

New Braunfels, TX

Construction - General Attorney / Corporate - General Attorney in New Braunfels, TX

Attorney

1-2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Junior Corporate Counsel

Job Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, and negotiate a range of transactional documents, such as subcontractor agreements, service agreements, vendor contracts, and non-disclosure agreements.
- Provide legal counsel concerning construction law, covering project documentation, lien laws, risk allocation, and regulatory compliance.
- Assist in maintaining corporate compliance with relevant federal, state, and local laws, and monitor regulatory changes impacting the construction industry.
- Advise internal stakeholders on the enforcement and drafting of non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements.
- Support licensing and registration activities for construction operations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Collaborate with external counsel on litigation and regulatory matters as required.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on pertinent legal topics.
- Help develop and implement internal legal policies, contract templates, and compliance procedures.
- Ensure confidentiality and sensitivity of data in handling contract records and information.
- Utilize advanced Microsoft Office applications, Adobe, SharePoint, and data analysis tools such as Projects or Vizio. Familiarity with DOCK 365 is preferred.
- Collaborate effectively with internal departments like operations, risk, and human resources to ensure seamless communication and process compliance.
- Stay current with industry practices, public and private contract processes, and legal department procedures.

Education and Experience:

- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in any state in the United States.
- 1–2 years of relevant legal experience, preferably focusing on transactional, corporate, or construction law (in-house or law firm experience is advantageous).
- Experience in the construction industry is preferred.
- Knowledge of multistate contractor licensing and regulatory frameworks is preferred.
- Prior in-house legal experience or secondment with a corporate legal department is preferred.

Salary Information:

The text does not provide specific salary information for the Junior Corporate Counsel position.

Supervisory Requirements:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

- This is a full-time position.
- Standard working days and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 . to 5:00 .
- Occasional after-hours work may be required to meet deadlines or manage crisis situations.

Physical Demands:

- The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
- Occasionally required to lift or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screening, including background and drug/alcohol testing, and participate in a random testing program.
- Position requires working indoors in a professional office atmosphere.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Travel:

Up to 10% travel is expected for this position.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

None required for this position.

EEO Statement:

The company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the company’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.