Corporate Counsel

This position is responsible for providing legal advice to the Associate General Counsel(s), the General Counsel, employees and the management team. The position is primarily virtual (possibly once a month in the office) and is approximately a three-month long assignment. While there is a possibility to transition to a full-time employee. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: -Negotiate, draft, and revise legal agreements, such as vendor contracts, leases and other commercial agreements -Provide legal advice and counsel to management on a variety of legal matters -Ensure the cooperative’s operations and activities comply with applicable laws and regulations -Conduct legal research and related to legal, regulatory, and corporate governance issues -Manage and direct litigation in consultation with superiors in assigned cases, including discovery responses, witness preparation, strategy, mediation, negotiation and resolution-Monitor and maintain awareness of industry legal issues and provide updates when required -Manage and oversee the activities of outside counsel -Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex legal and regulatory matters, in addition to other matters involving risk and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes -Implement corporate and departmental policies and procedures in conjunction with management-Teach and instruct employees in duties that require coordination with the legal department and legal input -Establish prioritization of responsibilities and exercise time management skills -Establish metrics and prepare monthly reports for areas of responsibility -Coordinate activities with other departments -Maintain the security of confidential information -Stay abreast of advances in technology -Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance -Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned Required Skills & Experience-Bachelor’s degree-Juris Doctor degree -Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas -Three years of experience practicing law preferred -Experience in real estate transactions and/or labor and employment law preferred - The sole responsibility of the position is to review contracts.-Valid Texas Driver’s LicenseCompensation: $60 - $67 an hour. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role include: Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.