Corporate Legal Counsel

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I'm seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across a broad range of corporate matters. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will partner with senior leadership to support corporate governance, manage legal risks, and enable business growth.

The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on mergers & acquisitions, financing transactions, and other strategic initiatives; drafting and negotiating contracts; and guiding the organization on regulatory compliance and risk management. This position is part of the senior management team and will influence business decisions at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Oversee governance requirements and support board and committee processes.
• Draft and maintain resolutions, consents, governing documents, certificates, and meeting minutes.
• Advise executives and business leaders on legal and regulatory requirements affecting operations in the U.S. and Mexico.

Transactional & Strategic Support

• Provide legal counsel on M&A activity, joint ventures, financing, and strategic partnerships.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor, customer, and subcontractor agreements.
• Support product launches, market entry strategies, and other growth initiatives with legal risk assessments.
• Identify and evaluate legal risks, balancing commercial objectives with regulatory obligations.
• Manage litigation, investigations, and dispute resolution, engaging and directing outside counsel when needed.
• Develop policies, processes, and training programs to reduce risk and avoid potential disputes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with finance, operations, sales, HR, and other internal stakeholders to align legal strategies with business goals.
• Provide training and guidance on compliance, contract management, and industry-specific legal issues.
• Communicate complex legal matters clearly to non-legal audiences.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school; active membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in corporate law, with strong exposure to securities, M&A, and governance.
• Proven ability to advise senior executives and collaborate across departments.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at balancing risk with business objectives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, both in-person and virtually.

Preferred

• Experience with contracts, licensing, technology, privacy, and security compliance in U.S. and Mexican jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with SaaS agreements, marketing law, and industry-specific regulations.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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