Legal Counsel
Mattr
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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About the role
- Act as the primary legal advisor to the Composite Technologies division, partnering with business leaders to deliver practical, business-oriented legal counsel
- Provide timely legal and commercial advice throughout the manufacturing and contracting lifecycle, including supply chain and commercial sales activities
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts while identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and commercial risk
- Support internal business functions including Human Resources, HSE, Technology and Innovation, Regulatory, Real Estate, and Finance
- Identify risk and liability issues related to commercial and construction matters and recommend effective mitigation strategies
- Manage and support the resolution of commercial disputes and oversee litigation matters, including coordination with external counsel
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver legally sound and commercially relevant solutions aligned with business objectives
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve legal templates, policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Support mergers and acquisitions activities and contribute to broader corporate and compliance initiatives as required
Requirements
- Law degree with admission to the bar in a U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction
- 8–10 years of relevant legal experience in a commercial or corporate environment
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
- Experience supporting or managing mergers and acquisitions
- Proven experience overseeing litigation and managing external legal counsel
- Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and strategic thinking skills
- Effective negotiation skills with the ability to communicate legal risk in a practical, solution-oriented manner
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global business environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage with HSA contributions
- 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
- Attractive incentive bonus plans
- Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Wellness incentives
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts on fitness, shopping and travel
- Flexible health, dental & vision benefits with HSA rollover
- Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
- 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Wellness and mental health support programs
- Exclusive discounts (Perkopolis & GoodLife Fitness)
- Comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive salaries, annual incentives, medical benefits, retirement savings plans, paid vacation days, education assistance programs, corporate discounts and more!
- Participation in service milestone awards and recognition opportunities
- Access to mental health support resources such as our Headversity mental health and wellness platform and free, confidential access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Rewarding growth opportunities (may include global career and travel opportunities) supported by personalized training, development and mentoring programs - including LinkedIn Learning access for all employees!
- Commitment to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace environment
- We prioritize our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) values and offer a paid Impact Day, allowing employees an opportunity to support charitable organizations in their communities
- Company events, social gatherings and team building activities that promote fun!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
legal counselcommercial contractslitigation managementmergers and acquisitionsrisk assessmentcontract negotiationlegal templatescompliance initiativesinternal controlscommercial sales activities
Soft Skills
analytical skillsplanning skillsorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingnegotiation skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationproblem-solvingtime management
Certifications
law degreeadmission to the bar