Compal
About the Company
Location: Texas, USA (Taylor Manufacturing Site / Georgetown Service Center / Greater Austin). On-site is required; 2–3 months of temporary remote/temporary office may be allowed during early build-out.
About the Role This role provides end‑to‑end operational legal support for our US sites, focusing on construction/engineering contracts, factory setup, supplier/outsourcing agreements, HR/labor matters, and local/state/federal compliance & government liaison. The mandate is to enable schedule/cost certainty, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk. Not in scope as core requirements: IP licensing and M&A (helpful but not required).
Responsibilities
Construction & Facilities Contracts:
Draft/review/negotiation for EPC/GC, subcontractors, design consultants, MEP/utilities, maintenance, leases/land‑use; structure milestones, progress payments, change orders, acceptance, warranty, claims, and dispute resolution.
Factory Setup & Operations:
Permits/occupancy, environmental & safety coordination (with internal teams/consultants), standardization of supplier and service agreement templates.
Government & Compliance:
Liaise with city/county/state authorities on incentives, permits and compliance; track relevant Texas legal updates.
HR/Labor:
Review employment agreements, handbooks and policies (shifts, overtime, premiums, grievance/investigation); advise on employee relations.
Operational Support:
Legal review for RMA/service center operations, logistics and procurement workflows; implement data protection, trade secrets/NDA and non‑compete practices.
Outside Counsel Management:
Scope issues, control budget, manage deliverables and timelines.
Enablement & Standards:
Build contract templates, checklists and quick guides; provide basic compliance training to non‑legal teams.
Qualifications Must‑Have
Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) with US bar admission (Texas preferred) or eligibility for in‑house practice.
5–8+ years in construction/engineering/manufacturing contracting and compliance.
Strong contract drafting/redlining/negotiation skills; mastery of milestones, performance security, indemnities and liability caps.
Solid knowledge of HR/labor regulations and policy development; proven cross‑functional partnership with HR/Operations.
Experience working with local/state/federal compliance and government agencies.
Effective bilingual communication (English/Chinese a plus); thrives in fast‑moving, cross‑time‑zone settings.
Nice‑to‑Have
Greenfield factory or high‑tech manufacturing site experience.
Familiarity with economic incentives documentation and commitments.
Working knowledge of EHS/OSHA, basic export controls (EAR/ITAR), and privacy/trade secret matters.
Prior experience managing outside counsel and legal spend.
Success Metrics
Turnaround time for contract review (e.g., 3–5 business days for standard forms; complex items per project plan).
On‑time delivery of legal critical path items for factory milestones (permits, agreements, go‑live).
Early risk identification/mitigation rate and value impact.
Adoption of templates and completion of compliance trainings.
Others
Close on‑site collaboration with Taylor/Georgetown teams; travel as needed.
Relocation per company policy (eligible roles/allowances to apply).
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr
About the Role This role provides end‑to‑end operational legal support for our US sites, focusing on construction/engineering contracts, factory setup, supplier/outsourcing agreements, HR/labor matters, and local/state/federal compliance & government liaison. The mandate is to enable schedule/cost certainty, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk. Not in scope as core requirements: IP licensing and M&A (helpful but not required).
Responsibilities
Construction & Facilities Contracts:
Draft/review/negotiation for EPC/GC, subcontractors, design consultants, MEP/utilities, maintenance, leases/land‑use; structure milestones, progress payments, change orders, acceptance, warranty, claims, and dispute resolution.
Factory Setup & Operations:
Permits/occupancy, environmental & safety coordination (with internal teams/consultants), standardization of supplier and service agreement templates.
Government & Compliance:
Liaise with city/county/state authorities on incentives, permits and compliance; track relevant Texas legal updates.
HR/Labor:
Review employment agreements, handbooks and policies (shifts, overtime, premiums, grievance/investigation); advise on employee relations.
Operational Support:
Legal review for RMA/service center operations, logistics and procurement workflows; implement data protection, trade secrets/NDA and non‑compete practices.
Outside Counsel Management:
Scope issues, control budget, manage deliverables and timelines.
Enablement & Standards:
Build contract templates, checklists and quick guides; provide basic compliance training to non‑legal teams.
Qualifications Must‑Have
Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) with US bar admission (Texas preferred) or eligibility for in‑house practice.
5–8+ years in construction/engineering/manufacturing contracting and compliance.
Strong contract drafting/redlining/negotiation skills; mastery of milestones, performance security, indemnities and liability caps.
Solid knowledge of HR/labor regulations and policy development; proven cross‑functional partnership with HR/Operations.
Experience working with local/state/federal compliance and government agencies.
Effective bilingual communication (English/Chinese a plus); thrives in fast‑moving, cross‑time‑zone settings.
Nice‑to‑Have
Greenfield factory or high‑tech manufacturing site experience.
Familiarity with economic incentives documentation and commitments.
Working knowledge of EHS/OSHA, basic export controls (EAR/ITAR), and privacy/trade secret matters.
Prior experience managing outside counsel and legal spend.
Success Metrics
Turnaround time for contract review (e.g., 3–5 business days for standard forms; complex items per project plan).
On‑time delivery of legal critical path items for factory milestones (permits, agreements, go‑live).
Early risk identification/mitigation rate and value impact.
Adoption of templates and completion of compliance trainings.
Others
Close on‑site collaboration with Taylor/Georgetown teams; travel as needed.
Relocation per company policy (eligible roles/allowances to apply).
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr