Corporate Counsel

CorporateCounsel

Nippon Sanso Matheson has an immediate opening for an experiencedattorney at its Corporate Headquarters in Irving TX. This generalist position will report to andassist the General Counsel and is ideally suited for an enthusiastic legalprofessional seeking a career as an in-house attorney in an entrepreneurialenvironment with broad responsibility.

Dutiesand Responsibilities: Theresponsibilities of this position include to:
research review interpret draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts associated with Mathesons industrial bulk packaged and onsite gas business. Types of contracts include sales consulting product supply construction lease and non-disclosure agreements;
provide advice and support on a broad range of employment issues including managing employee litigation in conjunction with outside counsel and in coordination with the companys insurers; recruiting and hiring; wage and hour; HR policies and procedures; ADA/FMLA/FLSA; employment and noncompete agreements;
provide counsel to business personnel on other matters of law regulation and policy with an emphasis on real estate and environmental compliance;
manage commercial litigation and other dispute processes including managing outside counsel to achieve Mathesons legal objectives within approved budgetary parameters; and
work closely with and support Mathesons Finance Safety/Health/Environmental and Human Resources teams.

Requirements: Candidates should have the following minimumqualifications:
J.D. from an ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials and admission to the TX state bar;
minimum of three to five years of experience as a commercial transactional attorney with experience in product sales and service-related transactions and construction projects;
familiarity with labor relations and employment law preferred;
strong negotiation analytical and drafting skills;
demonstrated ability to work efficiently meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision;
excellent oral and written communication skills;
working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint;
ability to work independently and partner effectively in a team environment; and
prior experience in commercial law within a chemical or industrial/specialty gas industry is a plus.

Please submit your resume and salaryrequirement to Jonathan Bandel at Resumes without salary requirements will notbe considered. Matheson offers a fullbenefit package plus a very competitive salary. Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer andsupports a drug free work environment.

Nippon Sanso Matheson Inc. is a single sourceprovider of industrial and specialty gases including bulk and cylinder gasesgas handling equipment high performance purification systems and relatedhardgoods. The Company also provides support services engineering servicesand systems management services to analytical laboratories and semiconductormanufacturers worldwide. As a member of the Nippon Sanso Holding Corporationgroup Nippon Sanso Matheson Inc. is part of a worldwide industrial gasorganization focusing on being the single source provider for global customerrequirements.

Pay Range: $140000 to $170000 annually

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer thatcomplies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. Qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to theirrace color Religion national origin sex protected veteran status ordisability EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability