In-House Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Honor Services is a portfolio management firm that specializes in professional & back-office management for a group of companies focused in Civil Construction markets.

The company provides support within the finance, accounting, human resources, risk, contracts, & acquisitions aspects of the portfolio’s operations.

We are seeking a dedicated In-House Counsel to provide corporate legal support.

The In-House Counsel organizes legal guidance across the organization. This role is pivotal in supporting the legal aspects of the company's risk management, insurance, employment, contracts, and corporate commercial matters.

The In-House Counsel will ensure that the company’s legal activities align with its strategic objectives and comply with relevant laws and regulations.

To serve company stakeholders with excellence, this position requires a strong ability to organize & administrate legal priorities & tasks across departments that in turn provide clear expectations on the company’s legal objectives & deliverables.

The In-House Counsel will directly engage with contracts & related commercial matters, work closely with & advise the directors of Risk Management & Human Resources, & coordinate with specialized outside counsel on matters that fall outside of their own areas of legal practice.

Requirements : Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, and service contracts.
• Ensure that all contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations and reflect the company’s best interests.
• Provide ongoing support and advice to business teams on contract management and enforcement.

Corporate Commercial Matters

• Provide legal support on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Advise on compliance with corporate laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Oversee the maintenance of corporate records, ensuring they are accurate and up to date.

Legal Risk Management

• Identify & define legal risk.
• Advise on policy, procedure, strategy & structure.

Employment Law

• Support of HR department in all aspects of employment law, workman’s comp, company policy, & related matters.
• Coordination with outside counsel for employment disputes and litigation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the state of Louisiana.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, preferably with experience in a corporate legal department or a law firm.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, commercial law, employment law, insurance law, and risk management.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters and provide strategic legal advice.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is most frequently performing in a professional office environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position consists of sitting for long durations of time, typing, filing, performing work with tight schedule deadlines and a high intensity team.

This position occasionally lifts, pulls, pushes, or carries materials up to 50 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

Honor Services offers generous compensation packages and benefits. This position is eligible to participate in our medical insurance plans and retirement plan upon eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.