Houston Texans

Houston Texans

Associate Counsel

Houston Texans - Director
Houston · TX
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The Houston Texans is looking for players who want to make an impact on the Team.  We scout for players who are innovative, passionate, accountable, and those who are willing to work as a team player to contribute to the achievement of the Houston Texans' goal of becoming the most respected and most valuable professional sports franchise in the world.  

 

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Job title: Associate Counsel

Work Location: NRG Stadium – Houston, Texas

Division/Department: Legal

Reports to: Executive Vice President, Business Affairs & General Counsel

  Full-Time

  Part-Time

  Exempt

  Non-Exempt

Essential Job Function:

 

Perform a variety of substantive legal functions as part of the Houston Texans’ (“Club”) Legal department, which includes the Houston Texans and its affiliate, Lone Star Sports & Entertainment, with primary responsibilities being drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial contracts; active and strategic management of various Club policies; and advising internal clients on various legal matters.  

 

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

 

 

  • Draft, negotiate, and review various commercial contracts, including sponsorship agreements, suite lease agreements, vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and event agreements.
  • Research various legal questions (e.g., within Club’s contracts or NFL policies) and provide clear recommendations to internal staff.
  • Assist with managing and advising regarding various intellectual property matters.
  • Assist in drafting and updating various contract templates for use in Club’s contract management system.
  • Assist on special projects as assigned.
  • Perform various other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the General Counsel

 

Subject to reasonable accommodations, position requires routine face-to-face personal interaction with other Club personnel; therefore, job responsibilities must be physically performed in the Club offices and not in a telecommuting manner.

 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

 

  • Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel.
  • Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

 

 

  • Strong teamwork and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively as a liaison between the Legal department and internal clients and external partners/vendors.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments and deadlines in a high-energy environment with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive or proprietary information.
  • Ability to be flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and needs.
  • Demonstrated willingness to continuously acquire new competencies and accept new challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Display strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain solid working relationships at all levels across the organization and externally.
  • Ability to maintain high personal and professional ethical standards.
  • Policy setting capabilities associated with the job’s purpose and essential responsibilities.
  • Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and project load.
  • Ability and internal drive to demonstrate a winning attitude and a strong work ethic in the performance of all job responsibilities.

 

 

 

 

Physical Requirements:

 

  • Occasional travel related to job duties and responsibilities.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
  • Must be able to talk, stand, walk, sit, drive, bend, squat, climb, twist and reach as necessary.