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Legal Counsel

Austin, TX 78703

Posted: 10/27/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Legal Job Number: 19573 Pay Rate: 100,000

Job Description

Join a forward-thinking international organization as their Legal Counsel — a pivotal direct hire opportunity based in Austin, Texas. This strategic role supports a global enterprise operating across technology, finance, and asset management. The Legal Counsel will oversee all legal activities in the U.S. market, serving as the key legal advisor to senior management while aligning regional operations with group-wide legal and business strategies.

Company Profile:
Multinational technology-driven financial solutions organization supporting businesses through innovative asset management and sustainable lifecycle programs.

Legal Counsel Role:
As the Legal Counsel, you’ll be responsible for all legal operations across the U.S., ensuring compliance and managing legal risk across all business functions including sales, funding, marketing, HR, finance, operations, and product development.
Serve as the primary legal advisor to executive leadership, providing counsel on corporate governance, M&A, business risk, and strategic transactions.
Partner with the Group General Counsel and global legal team to ensure alignment with group-wide strategies and U.S. legal compliance.
Lead contract negotiation and drafting for high-value B2B, public sector, and supplier agreements.
Manage corporate governance, privacy, information security, AML/KYC, and compliance-related legal matters.
Oversee external legal counsel relationships, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality legal services.
Support M&A due diligence, funding activities, and strategic partnerships from a U.S. perspective.
Collaborate with sales, marketing, HR, finance, IT, and operations to align legal processes with commercial goals.
Provide leadership on legal projects and potentially act as board secretary when appointed.

Legal Counsel Background Profile:
Master of Laws (LL.M.) from an accredited U.S. institution
7–10+ years of legal experience, ideally within a multinational or global organization
Expertise in corporate, commercial, and contract law, with strong exposure to M&A, governance, and compliance
Proven experience advising senior executives and supporting sales-driven, international business environments
Skilled negotiator with experience handling complex B2B, ICT, and financial contracts
Experience working with funding institutions, OEMs, and strategic partners preferred
Exceptional communication, analytical, and project management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones and cultures

Features and Benefits:
Competitive base salary and annual bonus structure
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with company match
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Hybrid work environment based in Austin, TX
Career development in a fast-growing, global organization
Exposure to international legal strategy and senior-level decision-making
Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive company culture
 

Job Requirements

corporate governance, multinational, corporate law

Additional Information

dfwHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.

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