Maverick Power · 5 days ago
Senior Director, Legal
McKinney, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expMaverick Power is a rapidly growing company recognized for its innovative power distribution solutions. The Senior Director, Legal will oversee all legal matters, serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team while managing risks and supporting company growth across various legal domains.
Electrical DistributionEnergy EfficiencyProject Management
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on legal risk, compliance, and business strategy
Provide clear, pragmatic legal guidance that balances risk management with business objectives in a fast-paced, growth environment
Help build scalable legal frameworks, policies, and governance practices to support company growth
Lead all aspects of contract strategy, drafting, review, and negotiation across the organization, including customer, vendor, partnership, and employment agreements
Partner closely with Sales, Finance, HR, IT, and Operations to support complex commercial negotiations and deal structures
Establish contract standards, templates, and approval processes to improve efficiency and consistency while mitigating risk
Oversee contract lifecycle management and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
Provide legal leadership for IT systems, software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, cybersecurity, and data privacy matters
Advise on the responsible development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation technologies
Partner with IT, Product, and Data teams to support AI initiatives, technology integrations, and vendor relationships
Monitor and interpret evolving laws and regulations related to AI, data protection, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies
Help establish governance frameworks and risk assessments for technology and AI-enabled solutions
Develop and execute the company’s intellectual property strategy, including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and patents (as applicable)
Partner with business and technical leaders to identify, protect, and leverage intellectual property assets
Manage IP filings, enforcement, and disputes in coordination with external counsel
Serve as the primary legal advisor on labor and employment matters, including employee relations, wage and hour compliance, leave administration, investigations, and workforce restructuring
Partner closely with HR to ensure employment practices, policies, and programs comply with applicable laws
Support employment-related disputes, litigation, and regulatory matters
Ensure all legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements are met across the organization
Identify and proactively manage legal and regulatory risks
Oversee relationships with outside counsel and manage legal spend
Support litigation management, dispute resolution, and regulatory inquiries
Build, lead, and develop the legal function, including internal team members and external partners
Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented legal culture that supports business growth
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, admitted to practice law in Texas and in good standing
Minimum of 10 years of progressive legal experience in in-house and/or relevant law firm roles
Deep expertise in commercial contracts, intellectual property, and labor and employment law
Experience advising on technology, IT systems, data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related matters
Proven ability to partner effectively with executive leadership in a growth-stage environment
Strong business acumen with a practical, risk-balanced approach to legal decision-making
Experience building or scaling legal policies, processes, or teams
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Preferred
Prior experience in manufacturing, energy, or industrial environments
Experience supporting venture-backed or private equity–backed organizations
Benefits
Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential!
Paid Time Off
401K Matching
Medical
Dental
Vision Benefits
Company
Maverick Power
Maverick Power is a power distribution company that specializes in project management and field services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tom Currier
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-11-13
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