In-House Counsel

We are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to serve as the companys primary legal advisor supporting all aspects of legal compliance and business operations. This role will work closely with executive leadership to provide practical business-focused legal guidance across contracts employment matters regulatory compliance and strategic transactions.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and solutions-oriented legal professional who can navigate complex legal issues manage risk and support company growth in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to be directly involved in key business decisions and help shape company policies and processes.

Location and Compensation

• Location: Based in Fort Worth Texas
• Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience
• Work Environment: Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote work)

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory and Contract Management

• Provide legal advice and guidance to executive leadership and internal departments
• Draft review and negotiate contracts including vendor agreements service agreements NDAs and commercial agreements
• Support business operations by identifying risks and offering practical legal solutions

Employment and Labor Law

• Advise Human Resources and leadership on federal and state employment laws including the Texas Labor Code NLRA OSHA Title VII ADA wage-and-hour regulations and contingent worker compliance
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters investigations and disciplinary actions to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation
• Draft and review executive offer letters employment agreements and separation agreements
• Lead or support internal investigations as needed ensuring proper documentation and compliance with applicable laws

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal state and local laws and regulations
• Monitor legal developments and provide guidance on changes impacting the business
• Develop and maintain company policies and compliance programs

Litigation and Outside Counsel Management

• Oversee and manage legal disputes claims and litigation matters
• Coordinate with and manage outside counsel to achieve favorable outcomes and control costs

Mergers Acquisitions and Strategic Transactions

• Support mergers acquisitions and other strategic transactions including due diligence contract review and integration activities
• Provide legal guidance throughout the transaction process to identify risks and ensure compliance

Corporate Governance and Business Support

• Support corporate governance activities and internal processes
• Provide legal input on business initiatives and strategic decisions
• Assist with special projects and transactions as needed

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with the state bar
• 5-8 years of relevant legal experience in corporate employment or related fields
• Strong experience in contracts employment law compliance and transactional support
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical business-focused solutions
• Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Unquestionable ethics and professionalism with the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Why Youll Love This Opportunity

• Direct access to leadership and involvement in key business decisions
• Opportunity to build and shape an in-house legal function
• Dynamic growing organization with a collaborative environment
• Meaningful hands-on role with exposure across multiple areas of law

Company Overview

Since 1973 Reeder Distributors Inc. has been a family-owned and operated company built on reliability customer service and quality. Our long-standing success is driven by the dedication of our team and the strength of our customer relationships.

We are committed to exceeding expectations and creating a workplace where employees can grow and succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reeder Distributors Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit and advance employees without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age disability medical condition genetic information national origin marital status veteran status or any other protected status.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and interview process. To request accommodation please contact

Disclaimer

The statements above are intended to outline the general scope and level of work assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required. Employees may be asked to perform additional tasks as needed.