CorporateCounsel

Nippon Sanso Matheson has an immediate opening for an experiencedattorney at its Corporate Headquarters in Irving, TX. This generalist position will report to andassist the General Counsel and is ideally suited for an enthusiastic legalprofessional seeking a career as an in-house attorney in an entrepreneurialenvironment with broad responsibility.

Dutiesand Responsibilities: Theresponsibilities of this position include to:
research, review, interpret, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts associated with Matheson's industrial bulk, packaged and onsite gas business. Types of contracts include sales, consulting, product supply, construction, lease, and non-disclosure agreements;
provide advice and support on a broad range of employment issues including managing employee litigation in conjunction with outside counsel and in coordination with the company's insurers; recruiting and hiring; wage and hour; HR policies and procedures; ADA/FMLA/FLSA; employment and noncompete agreements;
provide counsel to business personnel on other matters of law, regulation and policy, with an emphasis on real estate and environmental compliance;
manage commercial litigation and other dispute processes, including managing outside counsel to achieve Matheson's legal objectives within approved budgetary parameters; and
work closely with and support Matheson's Finance, Safety/Health/Environmental and Human Resources teams.

Requirements: Candidates should have the following minimumqualifications:
J.D. from an ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials and admission to the TX state bar;
minimum of three to five years of experience as a commercial transactional attorney with experience in product sales and service-related transactions and construction projects;
familiarity with labor relations and employment law preferred;
strong negotiation, analytical, and drafting skills;
demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision;
excellent oral and written communication skills;
working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint;
ability to work independently and partner effectively in a team environment; and
prior experience in commercial law within a chemical or industrial/specialty gas industry is a plus.

Please submit your resume and salaryrequirement to Jonathan Bandel at [redacted]. Resumes without salary requirements will notbe considered. Matheson offers a fullbenefit package, plus a very competitive salary.
Pay Range: $140,000 to $170,000 annually