Corporate Counsel
Webster, TX
Full Time
Experienced
Join the nation’s largest Legal Defense for Self Defense® organization. At U.S. LawShield®, our focus is on encouraging people to take proactive measures to improve their safety and self-defense abilities—and to serve those who do. We strive to create better-protected communities of responsible self-defenders who have the peace of mind to live their lives confidently. Our company was established in 2009. After initially launching in Texas as Texas LawShield®, the demand for services developed well beyond state lines. Our coverage began to expand across the United States, which is when we became U.S. LawShield.
Today, we provide coverage in 46 states and have proudly served more than 2 million people in their self-defense journey. Ready to join our driven and talented individuals who care about protecting the rights of responsible self-defenders?
We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous attorney to work within our corporate legal department as corporate counsel. This attorney will report to the General Counsel, work closely with other in-house attorneys and external counsel, and must be a motivated and resilient self-starter capable of communicating with and providing guidance to other departments on a variety of tasks and responsibilities.
To apply, please include:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Legal Writing Sample
Apply if you have/are:
• Assists with compliance-related matters and claims management for a prepaid legal services
company
• Drafts and reviews legal documents for a wide variety of purposes
• Advises various departments and staff on a broad range of best legal practices and compliance
issues, and provides advice to minimize legal risks while advancing business goals and initiatives.
• Works with internal marketing and video production departments to review promotional material
for legal accuracy and to provide appropriate disclaimers as needed
• Works closely with marketing department to ensure compliance for all company promotions,
campaigns, and giveaways
• Monitors and assists employees and contractors with individual licensing across multiple states,
and reviews and analyzes material for legal compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Works closely across multiple departments to complete projects
• Legal research as needed for company projects
• Responds to members’ coverage questions
• Other duties as assigned
Benefits:
• $100,000 - $110,000 annually
• Medical, dental, vision, and additional supplemental coverage options
• PTO begins at 15 days per year and accrues with additional tenure
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Complimentary U.S. LawShield membership
• Employee Assistance Program with travel protection, counseling, and medical bill saver program
Today, we provide coverage in 46 states and have proudly served more than 2 million people in their self-defense journey. Ready to join our driven and talented individuals who care about protecting the rights of responsible self-defenders?
We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous attorney to work within our corporate legal department as corporate counsel. This attorney will report to the General Counsel, work closely with other in-house attorneys and external counsel, and must be a motivated and resilient self-starter capable of communicating with and providing guidance to other departments on a variety of tasks and responsibilities.
To apply, please include:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Legal Writing Sample
Apply if you have/are:
- Third-year law students encouraged to apply.
- Must have a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution, be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and be in good standing; or be currently enrolled as a third-year law student planning to graduate in Spring 2024 with plans to sit for the Texas Bar Exam in 2024.
- Excellent academic credentials
- 0-3 years in practice
- Prior in-house counsel and/or private practice experience at a law firm a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work with all levels of management
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Proficient computer skills (MS Office Suite) with the ability to learn new software
- Excellent proofreading skills with attention to detail
• Assists with compliance-related matters and claims management for a prepaid legal services
company
• Drafts and reviews legal documents for a wide variety of purposes
• Advises various departments and staff on a broad range of best legal practices and compliance
issues, and provides advice to minimize legal risks while advancing business goals and initiatives.
• Works with internal marketing and video production departments to review promotional material
for legal accuracy and to provide appropriate disclaimers as needed
• Works closely with marketing department to ensure compliance for all company promotions,
campaigns, and giveaways
• Monitors and assists employees and contractors with individual licensing across multiple states,
and reviews and analyzes material for legal compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Works closely across multiple departments to complete projects
• Legal research as needed for company projects
• Responds to members’ coverage questions
• Other duties as assigned
Benefits:
• $100,000 - $110,000 annually
• Medical, dental, vision, and additional supplemental coverage options
• PTO begins at 15 days per year and accrues with additional tenure
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Complimentary U.S. LawShield membership
• Employee Assistance Program with travel protection, counseling, and medical bill saver program
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