Req ID : 458072
GENERAL SUPERVISORY OR LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Demonstrate proficiency in the legal practice, sound judgment and the provision of reasoned legal opinions, with minimal supervision
- Manage legal staff, as assigned, and supervise provision of legal services
- Keep Associate General Counsel, Vice President of Musket and other management apprised of current legal matters, initiatives and concerns of import being handled or managed, as well as any staffing issues
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Transactional
Draft, review, revise and negotiate varied legal documents in numerous areas of contract and commercial law and corporate transactions , including but not limited to service, storage and transportation agreements, confidentiality agreements, commercial leases, and complex acquisition contracts, while working with business unit leaders and other interested partiesReview and analyze company responses to requests for proposals, bids, and offers, and provide guidance to business clients regarding related to such transactions and opportunitiesGeneral
Provide legal advice and counsel to executives, directors of departments, and other business clients, using discretion and exercising independent judgment in numerous areas of contract and commercial law, general corporate transactions, and adversarial mattersResearch and analyze various legal issues presented by clients and / or pertinent to business operations or matters and present results through preparation of legal memoranda and / or interaction with clientsServe as liaison between Musket’s legal department and certain business clients and representing the department on assigned task forces and committeesAnticipate and identify potential legal issues and develop and recommend company policies and positions on sameAdministrativePursue continuing education on industry, evolving business operations, and company business strategiesAssist in managing provision of legal services by outside counsel and other legal service providers as related to business units and / or mattersEnsure accurate billing by outside counsel on a project specific basisTimely and accurately enter and update status of projects in matter management system and contracts in enterprise contract systemMaintain accurate time log in matter management system for work performed on behalf of Musket Corporation and its affiliates, as requiredVarious tasks as neededBe able to work independently and with little supervisionEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Education :HS Diploma or equivalent requiredBachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law schoolLicensure : Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma or Texas, with a preference for licensure in TexasExperience :Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm and / or as corporate counsel, with experience in transactional business, strong contract review and drafting skillsSKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office and in on-line legal research, with ability to learn new software applications and programs, ability to type efficiently and prepare own documents and correspondence without reliance on dictation, and strong drafting, negotiation and oral communicationTypical Physical Demands :Requires prolonged stationary positions and some positioning of self to access under desk storage or low filing drawers
Occasional moving of equipment and / or lifting up to 50 poundsContinuous operation of office equipment, e.g. computer keyboard, copy machine, printer, and calculatorAbility to perceive sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive readinOccasional evening or weekend workPossible infrequent overnight travelThis job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. All employees may be required to follow any other instructions, cross train in other positions, and perform other duties as required by workloads.
Job Function(s) : Musket
Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 630 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.
The Love’s Family of Companies includes :
Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets.Speedco and Love’s Truck Care, the largest oil change and preventive maintenance and total truck care network.Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader.Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert.TVC Pro-driver, a commercial driver’s license (CDL) protection subscription service.
