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Position Summary

Provides legal guidance on daily operations and strategic projects to align with business goals and risk tolerance. Drafts and negotiates contracts, develops corporate policies, and manages outside counsel. Collaborates with the VP, General Counsel, and Legal team.

Position Details

+ Provides consultation to business units on day-to-day legal issues and special projects enabling the company to achieve business objectives consistent with risk tolerance.

+ Develops, reviews and manages implementation of corporate policies and procedures.

+ Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and other legal documents.

+ Partners with VP, General Counsel and Legal Department, generally on strategic business objectives.

+ Manages outside counsel on corporate, employment and other matters, as well as special projects.

+ Develops and provides training to employees on key legal issues.

+ This position is an individual contributor.

Qualifications

+ Creative, innovative team player with positive attitude and excellent communication and interpersonal skills who displays discretion and sound judgment in all legal matters

+ Strong research, drafting, negotiating and analytical skills; must be detail-oriented and highly organized

+ Excellent oral communications skills; ability to communicate effectively in presentations and express complex strategies in an organized and articulate mannerMust be responsive and flexible to a variety of business needs, able to manage multiple priorities, and adapt quickly to change

+ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, and legal documents

+ Ability to respond to common inquiries or correspondence from regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

+ Ability to effectively present information to senior management

+ Graduate from accredited law school with a JD degree

+ Minimum 10 years’ relevant construction law experience

+ Member in good standing of the Texas bar

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

+ 401(k) plan with **50% company match (no cap)** and immediate 100% vesting

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance **(100% paid for employee)**

+ Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

+ Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

+ Disability income protection insurance

+ Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

+ **Paid parental leave**

+ Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

+ Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

+ Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities (https://southlandind.foleon.com/experienced-professionals/brochure/) , follow us on social media (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132/?trk=tyah) , and check out our website (https://southlandind.com/) .

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an **Equal Opportunity Employer** and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**Contingent Employment:** All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

**External Agency Announcement** : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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