Senior Counsel (Transactional)
IES Holdings
Sugar Land, TX
Description
- 20178
- IES Holdings
- Sugar Land, Texas
Job Description
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. We employ over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States.
Position Summary:
IES is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Counsel (Transactional) to join its corporate legal team. This role will serve as a strategic legal advisor to the parent company and its subsidiaries, with responsibility across a wide range of corporate, transactional, governance, and compliance matters. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of securities law, M&A, corporate governance, and public company legal obligations. This is a critical position offering high visibility across the enterprise and direct interaction with executive leadership, the board of directors, and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Securities Law & Corporate Governance
- Draft, review, and manage public company filings including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and Section 16 insider trading reports.
- Coordinate and support Board of Directors and committee meetings, including agenda planning, materials preparation, and minutes.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with NASDAQ listing standards and assist in preparation for annual shareholder meetings.
Subsidiary Governance
- Design and oversee corporate governance frameworks across all subsidiaries.
- Maintain board structures, delegation of authority documents, and corporate records.
- Drive legal entity rationalization initiatives to optimize subsidiary structure.
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Lead legal aspects of corporate acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
- Manage cross-functional due diligence teams and negotiate transaction documents.
- Oversee post-closing integration and restructuring activities.
Capital Structure & Finance Support
- Provide legal support for corporate finance activities, including credit facilities and other capital transactions.
Equity Compensation & Executive Pay
- Administer equity incentive plans, including annual grant cycles and vesting.
- Collaborate with HR and external consultants on executive compensation and disclosure matters.
Intellectual Property
- Manage the holding company’s trademark portfolio and advise on brand protection strategies.
Enterprise Reporting & Controls
- Coordinate regulatory reporting across subsidiaries to ensure consistent enterprise compliance.
- Support internal controls, disclosure processes, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance at the parent company level.
Ethics & Corporate Integrity
- Maintain the enterprise-wide Code of Conduct and ethics program.
- Oversee hotline reporting, investigations, and remediation protocols.
Digital Transformation
- Advise on legal implications of digital initiatives, including data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
Specific Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school; active and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.- 8+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a combination of in-house public company and top-tier law firm experience.
- Strong background in SEC reporting, corporate governance, M&A, and public company compliance.
- Demonstrated experience supporting executive leadership and Board-level matters.
- Exceptional judgment, experience aligning legal strategy with business goals, and the ability to operate independently.
- Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the construction, engineering, or industrial services sectors.
- Familiarity with digital transformation initiatives and related legal considerations (e.g., cybersecurity, AI, cloud services).
Company Overview
IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
Competitive Pay
Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
Company Paid Time Off
Company Paid Life Insurance
Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
Additional Data
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: IES does not utilize external staffing/recruiting agencies. This decision reflects our strategic objectives and emphasizes our internal talent acquisition approach.
Unsolicited resumes and agency outreach to hiring managers, HR or staff may jeopardize future business opportunities and candidates will be deemed as individual (direct) applicants and no fees will be paid.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
EEO & Affirmative Action
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
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