Westlake
Sr. Counsel - Commercial
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Westlake
4 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.
Position Summary Serves as a key member of the commercial legal team, supporting the business, manufacturing facilities, and M&A clients. The role also supports procurement, logistics, accounting, treasury, and litigation as needed.
This position is located in Houston, Texas.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reviews, drafts and negotiates complex commercial contracts and ancillary agreements, including product sales contracts, purchasing contracts, NDAs, consulting agreements, master services agreements, force majeure clauses, and vendor agreements.
Supports product liability issues, such as warranty claims and dispute resolution.
Reviews, drafts and negotiates complex M&A contracts, including merger plans, binding/non‑binding bids, confidential information memorandums, antitrust filings, and closing contracts.
Advises assigned client groups on when litigation is appropriate and leads litigation efforts with external counsel.
Builds and maintains strong partnerships with business, manufacturing, and other company departments.
Provides counsel on commercial matters, legal rights, and obligations to align legal and business needs.
Analyzes risks and opportunities from a legal perspective for the assigned client group.
Reviews advertising and marketing materials for compliance with legal requirements (e.g., Green Guides) and company policies.
Develops and delivers training on commercial and antitrust matters.
Improves standard form agreements and legal processes.
Manages outside counsel within budget constraints.
Experience
Juris Doctor degree and licensed to practice law in Texas, or eligible to practice as an in‑house corporate attorney.
Strong academic credentials from a top‑rated accredited law school.
Minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably with a major law firm and in‑house corporate experience, handling diverse commercial and M&A matters.
Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal and business requirements.
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Westlake
4 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.
Position Summary Serves as a key member of the commercial legal team, supporting the business, manufacturing facilities, and M&A clients. The role also supports procurement, logistics, accounting, treasury, and litigation as needed.
This position is located in Houston, Texas.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reviews, drafts and negotiates complex commercial contracts and ancillary agreements, including product sales contracts, purchasing contracts, NDAs, consulting agreements, master services agreements, force majeure clauses, and vendor agreements.
Supports product liability issues, such as warranty claims and dispute resolution.
Reviews, drafts and negotiates complex M&A contracts, including merger plans, binding/non‑binding bids, confidential information memorandums, antitrust filings, and closing contracts.
Advises assigned client groups on when litigation is appropriate and leads litigation efforts with external counsel.
Builds and maintains strong partnerships with business, manufacturing, and other company departments.
Provides counsel on commercial matters, legal rights, and obligations to align legal and business needs.
Analyzes risks and opportunities from a legal perspective for the assigned client group.
Reviews advertising and marketing materials for compliance with legal requirements (e.g., Green Guides) and company policies.
Develops and delivers training on commercial and antitrust matters.
Improves standard form agreements and legal processes.
Manages outside counsel within budget constraints.
Experience
Juris Doctor degree and licensed to practice law in Texas, or eligible to practice as an in‑house corporate attorney.
Strong academic credentials from a top‑rated accredited law school.
Minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably with a major law firm and in‑house corporate experience, handling diverse commercial and M&A matters.
Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal and business requirements.
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