Assistant General Counsel

*Position Description:*

The Assistant General Counsel will report to, support, and provide legal advice to the company’s General Counsel, Senior General Counsel, the company’s General Partner, and company employees. The Assistant General Counsel will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and revising a variety of different legal documents, ranging from construction materials supply contracts to real estate leases and purchase agreements. The Assistant General Counsel will also be responsible for ensuring company compliance with regulatory entities, and minimizing legal risk relating to claims, disputes, litigation, and personnel matters. A variety of other legal and non-legal tasks and responsibilities will be assigned to the Assistant General Counsel based on abilities and changing company needs.

*Qualifications and Requirements:*

· Undergraduate degree, and a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school.

· Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas or State of New Mexico. If not licensed to practice law in both states, the Assistant General Counsel would be required to become licensed in the second state within six months of employment.

· At least five years of legal practice experience, either working for a private law firm or as in-house counsel. Experience in some of the following areas is essential: construction transactions; real estate transactions; regulatory compliance; commercial transactions.

· Experience in construction litigation or labor and employment law would be preferred but is not required.

· Ability to understand and interpret surveys and plat maps.

· Ability to identify business and compliance issues and opportunities quickly and accurately, and then creating and deploying appropriate plans of action.

· Possess a strong understanding of both legal and business confidentiality considerations.

· Knowledge of the West Texas and Southern New Mexico construction industry, and construction field experience, would be beneficial.

· Ability to balance and differentiate between legal concerns and business concerns.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to details

· Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

· Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

· Valid Driver’s License is required.

*Salary Range:*

Salary will be based on experience.

*Company Benefits:*

Jobe Materials provides competitive and generous benefits for its salaried employees. The company provides a 401(K) retirement plan with an employer match component. Jobe Materials prioritizes the health of its employees, and its health insurance benefits for its employees reflect that. A company cell phone and other necessary technology devices will be provided. Additional benefits would be discussed with candidates during the interview process.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off

Work Location: In person