Description

• Assist with corporate governance matters, including entity management, board resolutions, and compliance with internal policies.
• Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure the company adheres to applicable laws and industry regulations, including data privacy, employment law, and trade compliance.
• Identify potential legal risks and provide strategic solutions to mitigate liability and exposure.
• Assist in handling disputes, managing external counsel, and responding to claims, subpoenas, government investigations or regulatory inquiries.
• Develop practical, business‑oriented solutions to minimize exposure and support strategic decision‑making.
• Provide guidance on employment law, workplace policies, and employee relations issues.
• Conduct research on statutes, case law, and regulations relevant to the company’s legal matters.
• Summarize findings and provide recommendations.
• Assist with development and implementation of company policies, ensuring they align with current laws and best practices.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, supplier, and partnership contracts.
• Maintain organized and secure filing systems for physical and electronic documents.

Requirements

Kiwa North America is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Legal Counsel to support the legal team with a wide range of tasks, including legal research, drafting and reviewing documents, managing case files, and contracts review and negotiation. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude, ensuring smooth operation of the legal department. The role reports to the legal department and works closely with cross‑functional teams.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate law, preferably in‑house.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and contract drafting abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business‑oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risks with commercial objectives.
• Experience with international contracts and cross‑border transactions.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO, ASTM, or API.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations in Oil & Gas or TIC sectors.

Benefits

Kiwa North America, part of the Kiwa Group founded in 1948 in the Netherlands, provides safety‑related certification, testing, inspection, auditing, advising and training services worldwide. The company employs over 10,000 people in 35 countries, generates roughly €1.3 billion in revenue, and is a member of the SHV Group, a Dutch family‑owned multinational with more than 60,000 employees and €26 billion turnover. Kiwa offers a strong benefits package including health insurance, a 401(k) plan with company contribution, health and childcare spending accounts, paid time off and more.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance