Location Address: This position is located in Richardson, Texas, and is not remote. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Texas or another jurisdiction.
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Position Summary:
Service Experts is seeking Legal Counsel to join its team in Richardson, Texas, currently comprised of three attorneys and three paralegals. The Legal Counsel will provide legal advice and support to all areas of the business. The ideal candidate will be interested in learning the business, supporting all aspects of business operations and becoming an integral part of the Service Experts’ team.
Responsibilities:
Litigation Management: Manage both insured and uninsured claims, including responding to discovery, attending depositions, mediations, and settlement conferences as necessary.
Dispute Resolution: Negotiate to resolution commercial and consumer disputes.
Contract Management: Provide exceptional commercial contract advice, review, and negotiation in a timely and efficient manner, supporting our business partners in achieving their goals.
Legal Guidance: Provide legal advice, support, and guidance across all business sectors as needed.
Documentation: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, settlement agreements, and corporate policies.
External Management: Supervise outside counsel, third-party claims administrators, and other external advisors/vendors.
Legal Updates: Keep abreast of changes in pertinent laws, regulations, and best contracting practices, sharing insights with business partners to boost the legal department's efficiency.
Training: Lead and support internal training initiatives.
Travel: Travel to various center locations as needed.
Additional Duties: Perform other tasks and projects beneficial to the business as required.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor, with an active state bar membership in Texas or another jurisdiction.
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney, either in a law firm or in-house.
Stellar verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to engage and collaborate with a diverse set of individuals.
Sound judgment, robust analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a commendable work ethic.
Proactive, flexible, and adaptable to change.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
Ability to work and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Service Experts.
About Service Experts
Expert Service with Hometown Heart
At Service Experts, we strive to spread comfort and customer satisfaction wherever we go. With an amazing team of experienced, local HVAC professionals, you can always count on us for top-notch service. Need help with your cooling, heating or plumbing system? We’ll be glad to help, and we can offer assistance for a wide range of other home comfort needs while we’re at it. We believe the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone, so our goal is to constantly reinvent the industry and look for the very best to join our team. Through it all, we’ll ensure the same high standard of quality you’ve come to expect. You deserve Expert service, and with us, it’s right in the name. We are Service Experts! Delivering comfort for our communities and making a difference in people’s lives.
