Junior Corporate Counsel

Summary:

The successful candidate will perform in-house corporate law duties, including legal research, writing and analysis, contract review and providing day-to-day support for the company’s legal team. The Legal department expects this candidate to have a strong grasp on the fundamentals of the legal process (issue identification, researching the governing law, investigating the facts and analysis), have the required legal analytical skills, and a clear, logical mind. This is a necessary foundation which, when combined with business acumen, experience, integrity, common sense and good judgment, allows the incumbent to provide sound legal advice and develop effective solutions for the legal issues faced by the company.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for providing in-house legal service in the following areas:

• Assist in the review and drafting of contracts and agreements
• Provide support on corporate governance, board materials and SEC filings
• Research unique legal issues impacting the organization
• Assist in maintaining corporate records
• Manage various projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Provide general legal support to Sr. Counsel and legal staff
• Other duties as needed or required

Qualifications

Required:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• 2-5 years at a law firm, or as in-house counsel

Preferred:

• Experience in a corporate legal environment is a plus.

Skills/ Abilities:

• High degree of organizational and time management skills to manage multiple, complex projects when necessary and to prioritize tasks.
• Developed sense of business judgement, strategic thinking, risk management and an ability to balance business needs, legal obligations and reputational risks in an objective practical way.
• Highly effective communication skills: written, verbal and active listening skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and frequently with middle to senior management and staff.
• Self-motivated and ability to work in a diverse, dynamic environment.
• Ability to assess business implications of legal advice.
• Can perform at an intermediate level of MS Office.

Personal Characteristics:

• Positive Attitude and high degree of integrity, ethics and dedication to meeting and exceeding goals.
• Possesses professional demeanor for dealing with internal and external customers.

Language: Chinese Mandarin preferred

License/Certification: Must be a good standing member of the State Bar of Texas or licensed to practice law in another jurisdiction

Location

This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.

WHY AOI?

In addition to a competitive salary, AOI offers

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee the right options to meet individual and family needs
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
• Relocation package available within the US
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third-party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.