Senior Legal Counsel - Houston - Taylor Root

    Taylor Root
    Taylor Root Houston

    7 hours ago

    $190,000 - $310,000 (USD) per year * Legal
    Description

    Remote but must reside in Houston

    This role is ideal for a business-minded professional who can balance legal risk with

    practical solutions. You will act as a strategic advisor to the AMS Leadership Team,

    supporting cross-functional leaders in Sales, Procurement, HR, Operations, and

    Finance. Success in this role requires navigating complex B2B environments with

    multiple products, channels, and stakeholders, while ensuring compliance and

    enabling sustainable growth.

    Key Responsibilities:


    • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including customer

    contracts, vendor agreements, distribution and licensing arrangements, and

    confidentiality agreements.


    • Lead negotiations and provide practical guidance to simplify complex deal

    structures and ensure alignment with business objectives.


    • Manage corporate governance matters, including annual resolutions, filings, and

    submissions of state and regional reports.


    • Coordinate with external agents and state authorities to ensure accuracy,

    timeliness, and proper corporate recordkeeping.


    • Support compliance with U.S. federal and state laws, as well as Canadian and

    Latin American regulatory requirements.


    • Serve as a trusted advisor to AMS leadership and internal teams, delivering legal

    guidance that balances business goals with risk management.


    • Provide day-to-day support on corporate, commercial, and employment law

    matters.


    • Counsel on intellectual property protection, data privacy, and regulatory

    compliance programs.


    • Deliver solutions that enable decision-making across the full customer journey.


    • Oversee dispute resolution and litigation, including selection, engagement, and

    management of outside counsel.


    • Identify and mitigate business risks while enabling growth opportunities.


    • Develop, implement, and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and best

    practices to streamline legal processes and improve time-to-contract.


    • Participate in strategic legal initiatives, including management of the intellectual

    property portfolio and compliance training programs.


    • Provide training and awareness programs to internal teams to promote

    compliance and reduce business risks.


    • Partner with commercial and operational teams to navigate evolving and

    complex business environments.


    • Collaborate with global colleagues while maintaining the ability to act

    independently when required.


    • Contribute to strategic projects that support organizational growth and

    efficiency.

    Qualifications and Skills:


    • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.


    • Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.


    • 5–8 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 3 years in-house or

    advising corporate clients in a law firm.


    • Strong background in commercial contracts, corporate law, and business

    transactions.


    • Business law and transactional training, with experience in both law firm and inhouse environments preferred.


    • Experience in the construction industry is a plus.


    • Experience working in multinational and global environments is a plus.


    • Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese) strongly preferred but not required.

    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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