Corporate Counsel

Houston, TX

Primary duties will consist of providing sound and timely legal counsel for CEMEX and its US subsidiaries and affiliates in a variety of business transactions and legal matters.

Job Responsibilities

Become a key member of the business team
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, such as confidentiality, independent contractor, supply, purchase, consulting, purchase order, service and equipment agreements
Perform and manage transaction diligence
Develop forms for commercial transactions
Establish rapport and a positive working relationship with business unit management and personnel at all levels to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel
Update training materials and conduct training concerning contracts
Legal research on issues arising from assigned matters

Qualifications

Four or more years of law firm practice in a corporate position with business transactions and commercial real estate experience
JD from ABA accredited law school
Member of the Bar in one or more US states in good standing
Experience in two or more of the following areas required: Mergers and Acquisitions, Commercial Real Estate, Equipment Leasing, and Commercial Lending
Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: Uniform Commercial Code, permitting, antitrust and general training programs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent writing and communication skills with attention to detail
Ability to adapt continuously to manage a challenging workload in a fast-paced environment
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to rapidly analyze issues and propose reasonable business solutions
Team player able to work collaboratively across functional areas and with all levels of personnel, including executive management
Must be able to function independently and multitask, proficient in computer and word-processing skills
Strong business acumen

Working Conditions

Able to work extended hours as needed
Able to work with standard office/computer equipment
Able to work in an open concept office environment
Able to participate in required overnight travel up to 30%

Physical Requirements

Requires stationary position, traverse, move, transport and the ability to significant degree to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with employees and other individuals as well as function safely within an office environment and on occasion, may visit industrial plant locations