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NTE | NTE35W TEXpress Lanes · 20 hours ago

Senior Legal Counsel

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

NTE is a leading managed lanes project in Texas focused on improving transportation infrastructure. The Senior Legal Counsel will oversee legal and compliance functions, review and negotiate contracts, and ensure corporate governance within the organization.

Civil EngineeringConstructionProject Management

Responsibilities

Negotiate and draft contracts pertaining to the company’s operations (e.g., construction and professional service contracts, supply agreements, license agreements, employment agreements, real property acquisition and lease agreements)

Assist with Corporate Compliance, including draft and review of internal company policies and procedures, audits, investigations

Assist with Corporate Governance, including corporate company organizational matters, filings, shareholder agreements, data privacy governance, SOX compliance, and Board appointments

Assist in the preparation and maintenance of Board documents, including surveys, resolutions, and written consents

Assist with PIA/FOIA, lender obligations, audits, DOT compliance, and FHWA compliance Management of Insurance (PI/PD) Claims

Research, draft and maintain company records

Qualification

Law Degree (J.D.)Bar License in TexasContract draftingNegotiation skillsCorporate complianceConstruction contractsProject managementMultitaskingMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal communicationProblem solvingDetail-orientedSelf-starter

Required

Law Degree (J.D.) required

Bar License in Texas

7-10+ years of substantive experience in business and commercial practice areas of law, including corporate commercial practice, business litigation, and ideally with experience in construction and transportation

Detail-oriented, engaging, and reliable

Must be a self-starter

Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure

Superior interpersonal communication, decision-making, project management, and negotiating skills

Must be able to multitask, problem solve, prioritize, and implement innovative processes within a fast-paced environment

Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially within Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Co-Pilot and PowerPoint