Associate Counsel
Houston Texans
Houston, TX 77021
Description
The Houston Texans are in a season of growth and are seeking an individual for the position of Associate Counsel.
Our Texans Teammate Habits:
Dedication to the team
Be adaptable
Passion for work
Win with integrity
Own the outcome
Culture: We attract the best and brightest professionals by nurturing core ideals such as character, hard work, discipline, and teamwork. We reward performances and demand a total commitment to excellence and a will to win in everything that we choose to do.
Basic Function: Perform a variety of substantive legal functions as part of the Houston Texans’ (“Club”) Legal department, which includes the Houston Texans and its affiliate, Lone Star Sports & Entertainment, with primary responsibilities being drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial contracts; active and strategic management of various Club policies; and advising internal clients on various legal matters.
Job Function (Duties & Responsibilities):
- Draft, negotiate, and review various commercial contracts, including sponsorship agreements, suite lease agreements, vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and event agreements.
- Research various legal questions (e.g., within Club’s contracts or NFL policies) and provide clear recommendations to internal staff.
- Assist with managing and advising regarding various intellectual property matters.
- Assist in drafting and updating various contract templates for use in Club’s contract management system.
- Assist on special projects as assigned.
- Perform various other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the General Counsel.
Subject to reasonable accommodations, position requires routine face-to-face personal interaction with other Club personnel; therefore, job responsibilities must be physically performed in the Club offices and not in a telecommuting manner.
Skills Required:
- Strong teamwork and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively as a liaison between the Legal department and internal clients and external partners/vendors.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and deadlines in a high-energy environment with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive or proprietary information.
- Ability to be flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and needs.
- Demonstrated willingness to continuously acquire new competencies and accept new challenges.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Display strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain solid working relationships at all levels across the organization and externally.
- Ability to maintain high personal and professional ethical standards.
- Policy setting capabilities associated with the job’s purpose and essential responsibilities.
- Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and project load.
- Ability and internal drive to demonstrate a winning attitude and a strong work ethic in the performance of all job responsibilities.
Education/Experience:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
Title: Associate Counsel
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Legal
Reports to: Executive Vice President, Business Affairs & General Counsel
Please note that while resumes of all candidates will be considered, as a way for the Texans organization to acknowledge and reciprocate the tremendous support given the Team by local fans and the local community in general, qualified candidates with permanent addresses in the Houston metropolitan and surrounding areas will be given first consideration whenever possible.
If your skills and experience match our available position requirements, a Human Resources representative will contact you directly. Due to the volume of resumes received by the Houston Texans, we are unable to provide updates on the status of individual applications.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.