Corporate Counsel

Overview

This role supports the organization’s legal needs as a Corporate Counsel, offering an early-career attorney the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of legal disciplines.

The Corporate Counsel will serve as a primary legal resource and will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer, an experienced corporate attorney. The role involves independently managing a variety of legal matters with mentorship, guidance, and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and business agreements.
• Advise on corporate governance, business transactions, and general corporate legal matters.
• Assist with real estate transactions, leases, and property-related matters.
• Support estate planning, trust administration, tax planning and compliance, and related legal matters.
• Manage collections-related litigation and assist with other litigation and dispute resolution matters, including negotiating with opposing counsel and coordinating with outside counsel when appropriate.
• Research and advise on government contracting requirements, regulatory compliance, and contractual issues.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Independently research legal issues, evaluate risks, and develop practical recommendations.
• Work directly with executive and operational leadership across the organization’s businesses.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or awaiting admission after successfully passing the Texas bar examination.
• Zero to two years of legal experience; recent law school graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional judgment.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and take initiative.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn unfamiliar areas of law.
• Strong communication skills and a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with a willingness to learn and effectively use AI tools and other software to improve productivity and support daily legal work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-starter mindset with comfort taking ownership of assignments.
• Experience researching unfamiliar legal issues and developing practical, business-oriented solutions with minimal direction.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $110,000–$130,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Performance-based bonus: up to 10% annually.
• Competitive benefits package, including medical insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Direct mentorship and exposure to senior executive leadership.

Location & Work Arrangements

• Dripping Springs, TX (near Austin)
• Hybrid work arrangement; hybrid and remote arrangements will be considered for qualified candidates.