Legal Counsel

Trex Company

$100K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate from a competitive law school
  • Active license to practice law
  • 8+ years of legal experience
  • 2+ years focused on employment or commercial law
  • Strong attention to detail and business judgment

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize safety in all legal processes
  • Foster a 'people first' culture within the organization
  • Provide legal counseling on diverse areas including labor, commercial transactions, and privacy
  • Resolve legal issues and disputes related to commercial relationships
  • Draft, structure, and negotiate various commercial agreements
  • Help manage the company's insurance policies and strategies
  • Assist senior leadership with corporate transactions and mergers

Benefits

  • Paid holidays and vacation time
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance with generous coverage
  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Access to training and education programs
  • Stock purchase program at a discounted price
  • Employee discount program for Trex products
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Legal Counsel to support our growing team by providing ongoing legal counseling in a wide range of areas, including labor and employment, commercial transactions, marketing, consumer laws, privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. As a Trex Legal Counsel, you'll have high attention to detail and excellent legal and business judgement. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Put safety first - Always!
  • Lead and foster our "people first" culture.
  • Provide ongoing legal counseling in a wide range of legal areas, including labor and employment, commercial transactions, marketing, consumer laws, privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
  • Resolve legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.
  • Structure, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including distribution, licensing and marketing contracts.
  • Assist in the management of the company's insurance policies and strategies.
  • Provide counsel to senior leadership for mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments and other corporate transactions.
  • Manage and oversee company-wide record retention policy.
  • Partner with departmental cross-functional teams, including Finance, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Research and Development on various projects.

JOB LOCATION

Winchester, Virginia, United States

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time/Regular

EXPERIENCE

We are looking for leaders with their Juris Doctorate received from a competitive law school and active license to practice and 8+ years of experience practicing law with 2+ years being focused on employment or commercial law.

BENEFITS & PERKS

We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:
  • Time Off: We'll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We'll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
  • 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we'll match it dollar for dollar.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: We're all about lifting each other to the next level. When you're ready to get the degree, we'll pick up part of the tab.
  • Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance - both online and on-site nearby.
  • Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
  • Employee Discount Program: When you make the World's No. 1 Decking Brand, you'll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We'll give you a discount.

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