Associate General Counsel

Role Overview

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, customer contracts, MSAs, interoperability agreements, software licenses, nondisclosure agreements, vendor agreements, and employment contracts.
• Partner and support the General Counsel on advising executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders on the legal risk, strategy, compliance, and solutions-oriented guidance.
• Support privacy, data security, artificial intelligence, and regulatory compliance efforts, including matters involving data protection, confidentiality, and information security.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of legal templates, playbooks, and internal training to support scale and efficiency.
• Advise on employment and HR-related legal matters, including employee relations, workplace policies, internal investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and compliance with labor laws.
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulations that may impact company operations and advise on necessary adjustments.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures related to contract management, regulatory compliance, and employment law, providing day-to-day legal advice to various internal stakeholders.
• Manage outside counsel for litigation, arbitration, or government inquiries.
• Handle special projects and other legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel.
• Be a key member of the legal team willing to step in and contribute where necessary to accomplish tasks and solve problems.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to and good standing with the Texas state bar.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as an attorney with a corporate legal department or law firm preferred.
• Strong foundation in contract law, corporate governance, and related areas of law relevant to a growing technology-driven business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively within a team to achieve results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deliver under tight deadlines and be energized by the opportunity to solve problems.
• Experience with contract management software is a plus.
• Candidate must reside in Dallas or within a commutable distance from our Dallas office, as this is not a remote role.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with full selection of benefits, including company-matching 401k contributions
• 20 days of paid time off + holidays + birthdays