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Contracts Manager & Attorney

IES Residential, Sugar Land, Texas, United States, 77479

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"If you cant explain it simply, you dont understand it well enough." - Albert Einstein (and probably your future project manager)

Are you a licensed Texas attorney fluent in the fine print? Do you have the eye of a hawk for redlines, the patience of a monk in negotiations, and the charm of a diplomat when explaining indemnity clauses? If so, we want you on our team.

IES Residential is looking for a Contracts Attorney who knows when to push back, when to push forward, and when to pull out the legal playbook.

If contracts are your courtroom and clarity is your calling, weve got a docket full of opportunity.

What You'll Be ArguingI Mean, Doing

Contract Review & Negotiation

Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of agreements: subcontracts, vendor contracts, MSAs, leases, NDAs, and more. Master the art of the redline using Word and Acrobatno fluff, just strategic markups. Decode legalese into plain English for our operations team, project managers, and execs.

Legal Advisory & Risk Mitigation

Be our internal counselor for contract terms, insurance, indemnities, and risk. Help avoid disputesand when thats not possible, work with outside counsel to resolve them. Stay sharp on changes in the law that affect our agreements and educate others like a legal sensei.

Collaboration & Training

Team up with Legal, Risk, and Ops to build out our templates, clauses, and playbooks. Work with our Contracts Administrator to keep contracts organized and accessible. Host trainings that make legal fun. Yes, we said fun.

Process & Policy Enhancement

Help streamline workflows so we can scale efficiently. Bring fresh ideas to policy and process improvements in partnership with Legal.

Performs Other Related Duties As Assigned.

Minimum Education

None

Minimum Years Of Experience

2-4

Specific Qualifications

Requirements (Yes, We Read These Too)

Education & Licensure

J.D. from an accredited law school Licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar

Experience

2+ years practicing contract law Bonus points if youve worked in construction, homebuilding, or industrial sectors A solid grasp of indemnity, insurance, performance obligations, and warranty terms

Skills That Seal The Deal

A firm handshake, metaphorically speakingclear and confident communication Superb organization and attention to detail (yes, well notice if you leave off a semicolon) Ability to juggle multiple contracts without breaking a sweator a clause

A Few Questions Before You Apply

Do you see contracts as puzzles waiting to be solved? Can you translate force majeure into business strategy? Are you the person who reads the terms and conditions on purpose?

If you said yes to any of the above, were already impressed.

Apply Today

License Required

Yes

Job Locations

US-TX-Sugar Land US-TX-Sugar Land

Company Overview

IES Residential, Inc.

is one of the nation's largest and most respected electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions providers for single-family homes and multi-family complexes since 1973. We provide comprehensive integrated solutions that light up our world.

We make homes come to life.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IESs 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it Competitive Pay Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match Company Paid Time Off Company Paid Life Insurance Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the companys obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "EEO is the Law" poster | "EEO is the Law" poster supplement

View IES' policy on Pay Transparency Pay Transparency NonDiscrimination Poster

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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