Associate General Counsel

Clayton Services is partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing organization in Northwest Houston to hire an Associate Corporate Counsel. This position will play a key role in supporting executive leadership and business operations by providing legal guidance across commercial transactions, contract administration, corporate governance, compliance matters, and dispute resolution.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys working closely with business leaders, negotiating complex agreements, and serving as a strategic legal partner in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $160,000 - $180,000 plus 10% discretionary bonus potential

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) w/ match, PTO, and more.

Associate Corporate Counsel Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, supplier agreements, service contracts, equipment purchases, leases, and other business-related transactions.
• Advise leadership teams on contractual obligations, risk exposure, payment terms, insurance requirements, compliance matters, and business strategy.
• Prepare formal legal correspondence, notices, demand letters, and other communications involving contractual relationships and business operations.
• Partner with operational and project teams to interpret contract language and ensure adherence to contractual requirements.
• Assist with dispute management, claims resolution, and litigation support when necessary.
• Monitor evolving legal and regulatory requirements affecting company operations and contractual relationships.
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel on specialized legal matters and complex transactions.
• Maintain contract records, amendments, approvals, and critical legal documentation.
• Review confidentiality agreements, vendor contracts, and internal business policies.
• Support corporate governance activities, including maintenance of corporate records, entity filings, and organizational documents.

Associate Corporate Counsel Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation practices.
• Ability to provide practical legal guidance that balances business objectives with legal protections.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-moving business environment.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract lifecycle management platforms.

Associate Corporate Counsel Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4 years of experience handling commercial transactions, contract negotiations, and corporate legal matters.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, energy, industrial, or related business operations is preferred.
• Working knowledge of commercial sales transactions, supplier agreements, and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) principles is highly desirable.

Associate Corporate Counsel - Immediate need. Apply today!