Commercial Legal Counsel 

Location: Service Experts, 1840 N. Greenville Ave. Suite 128. Richardson, TX 75081 (hybrid or full-time in office)
Salary: $130,000-$160,000 Per Year

Overview

Service Experts LLC seeks a Commercial Legal Counsel reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer to provide an expansive range of commercial legal advice and services, including but not limited to: contract review and negotiation, real estate transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. This role will partner with and support a variety of business units, key stakeholders and business leaders and requires a collaborative, business-first mindset and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including but not limited to: vendor contracts, master service agreements, purchase agreements, residential customer contracts, commercial real estate leases, non-disclosure agreements, partnership agreements, asset purchase agreements, and membership interest purchase agreements.
• Perform risk analysis related to commercial terms and conditions, identifying and evaluating contractual risks and proposing creative mitigation of the same.
• Serve as the subject matter expert within the Legal Department for all commercial related matters.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder’s expectations and prioritize competing projects under occasionally tight deadlines.
• Possess strong business acumen and eagerness to support evolving business objectives.
• Provide training to internal business partners on a variety of commercial legal topics.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor, with active state bar membership
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience working at a law firm or serving as an in-house counsel.
• Experience in the consumer services industry is desirable.

Skills & Expertise

• Exceptional negotiation, drafting and analytical skills applied to complex legal documents.
• Focus in areas of commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and general corporate matters.
• Demonstrated strategic and proactive mindset enabling provision of sound legal guidance to support business objectives.
• Demonstrates both autonomy and team collaboration, with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including ability to effectively collaborate with internal clients, executive leaders, and commercial vendors
• Possess sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong work ethic with inquisitiveness and a desire to integrate as a valuable business asset.
• Ability to work and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, creative, and adaptive to change.
• Knowledge and/or experience in consumer law, including: marketing, privacy, and consumer protection laws.

Must possess a positive attitude and strong values:

• Energized to shape the future.
• Inclination for bold ideas and exploration of new possibilities.
• Collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, management of assets and finances, and engaging colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.