Comfort Systems USA

Modular Manufacturing Corporate Counsel

Comfort Systems USA$100K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Active law license in a U.S. jurisdiction
  • 0-5 years of experience in corporate law, in-house, or related industries
  • Experience negotiating complex commercial contracts
  • Familiarity with construction and manufacturing operations preferred

Responsibilities

  • Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and contracts
  • Identify and mitigate contractual risks with stakeholders
  • Support procurement in strategic purchasing efforts
  • Monitor compliance with various regulations
  • Advise on employment law and support investigations
  • Manage pre-litigation disputes and coordinate with outside counsel
  • Assist with corporate governance and strategic transactions

Benefits

  • Access to advanced training and development programs
  • Supportive workplace culture promoting integrity and professionalism
  • Opportunity to work in a diverse range of legal areas
  • Engagement with multiple levels of seniority and external partners
  • Emphasis on practical business-oriented legal solutions
Full Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel across commercial transactions, construction and industrial projects, manufacturing operations, risk management, regulatory compliance, labor and employment matters, and dispute resolution.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Contracts
    • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including modular equipment and construction installation sales agreements, service agreements, purchase orders and vendor contracts, confidentiality agreements, licensing and technology agreements
    • Identify potential risks associated with contract terms and conditions and work with stakeholders to mitigate those risks
    • Support the Procurement department in the RFP process for strategic purchases
    • Ensure that customer contract requirements are understood and effectively flowed down to our applicable subcontractors
    • Provide training and support to team members on contract management processes and best practices
  • Regulatory Compliance
    • Monitor and advise on compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
    • Support compliance efforts related to:
      • OSHA and workplace safety
      • Environmental regulations
      • Manufacturing standards
      • Transportation and logistics requirements
      • Import/export controls
      • Anti-corruption and ethics policies
    • Conduct internal compliance reviews and training programs
  • Employment and Labor Matters
    • Advise Human Resources and management on employment law issues
    • Support investigations involving employee relations matters
  • Claims and Litigation Management
    • Manage pre-litigation disputes and claims involving customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and employees
    • Coordinate and oversee outside counsel
    • Support litigation strategy, discovery responses, and settlement negotiations
    • Maintain litigation reserves and reporting as required
    • Partner with risk management personnel to review insurance coverages and claims
  • Corporate Governance
    • Support corporate governance activities, including board meetings, resolutions, corporate records, and entity management
    • Assist with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
    • Coordinate with outside counsel on complex corporate transactions
    • Develop corporate policies, procedures, and governance requirements
  • IP
    • Assist with protection and management of company intellectual property assets
    • Any other responsibilities as assigned by TAS

JOB SKILLS:

  • Ability to translate legal concepts into practical business recommendations.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to succeed in a matrix, team environment.
  • Ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers and external partners
  • High degree of integrity, professionalism, and business judgment.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • 0-5 years of legal experience, preferably with a combination of:
    • Corporate law firm practice
    • In-house legal experience
    • Manufacturing, construction, industrial services, energy, or engineering industries
    • Experience negotiating complex commercial contracts and project agreements.
    • Familiarity with modular construction, manufacturing, and industrial operations preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position is at least 80% to 95% at a desk working with computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take "smoking" breaks during working hours. smoking and tobacco or nicotine products includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume.

About Comfort Systems USA

Comfort Systems USA is a leading provider of commercial, industrial, and institutional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services. The company's services include design, installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, as well as energy management and building automation services. Comfort Systems USA has a national presence, with over 120 locations across the United States, and a workforce of over 12,000 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including reducing waste and energy consumption. Comfort Systems USA is also committed to safety and has implemented a number of programs to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
Learn more about Comfort Systems USA
Size
13,200 employees
Market Cap
$4.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$150.1 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+13.5%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
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