Sr Corporate Legal Counsel-Generalist (Transactional focus)

Qualifications
We are seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to join our growing team, with at least two years of experience
Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Active bar membership in Florida
2+ years of experience in immigration law, particularly in drafting legal motions, appeals and waivers
Strong analytical and research skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
Fluent in English and Spanish
Responsibilities
Filing petitions, handling the adjudication process, and appearing before family court, immigration courts and USCIS
Manage a caseload efficiently of immigration matters involving federal lawsuits, including challenges to government action or inaction, administrative appeals, and constitutional claims
Prepare legal briefs, motions, and other documents for court filings and administrative proceedings
Conduct legal research and stay updated on immigration laws, policies, and case law and related immigration issues
Represent clients in hearings, interviews, and before family and federal courts when necessary
Collaborate gathering necessary evidence and supporting documentation
Maintain accurate records of case progress and deadlines
Job description
Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to join our growing team, with at least two years of experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of client and to work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications:

· Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

· Active bar membership in Florida.

· 2+ years of experience in immigration law, particularly in drafting legal motions, appeals and waivers.

· Strong analytical and research skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication.

· Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.

Key Responsibilities:

· Filing petitions, handling the adjudication process, and appearing before family court, immigration courts and USCIS.

· Manage a caseload efficiently of immigration matters involving federal lawsuits, including challenges to government action or inaction, administrative appeals, and constitutional claims.

· Prepare legal briefs, motions, and other documents for court filings and administrative proceedings.

· Conduct legal research and stay updated on immigration laws, policies, and case law and related immigration issues.

· Represent clients in hearings, interviews, and before family and federal courts when necessary.

· Collaborate gathering necessary evidence and supporting documentation.

· Maintain accurate records of case progress and deadlines.

· Fluent in English and Spanish.
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Love's Travel Stops


Sr Corporate Legal Counsel-Generalist (Transactional focus)
Love's Travel Stops • Houston, TX, United States • via LinkedIn
8 hours ago
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Qualifications
HS Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school
Licensure: Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma or Texas, with a preference for licensure in Texas
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 skills
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 communication
Requires prolonged stationary positions and some positioning of self to access under desk storage or low filing drawers
Continuous operation of office equipment, e.g. computer keyboard, copy machine, printer, and calculator
Ability 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 readin
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
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 parties
Review and analyze company responses to requests for proposals, bids, and offers, and provide guidance to business clients regarding related to such transactions and opportunities
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 matters
Research 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 clients
Serve as liaison between Musket’s legal department and certain business clients and representing the department on assigned task forces and committees
Anticipate and identify potential legal issues and develop and recommend company policies and positions on same
Administrative
Pursue continuing education on industry, evolving business operations, and company business strategies
Assist in managing provision of legal services by outside counsel and other legal service providers as related to business units and/or matters
Ensure accurate billing by outside counsel on a project specific basis
Timely and accurately enter and update status of projects in matter management system and contracts in enterprise contract system
Maintain accurate time log in matter management system for work performed on behalf of Musket Corporation and its affiliates, as required
Various tasks as needed
Be able to work independently and with little supervision
Occasional moving of equipment and/or lifting up to 50 pounds
Occasional evening or weekend work
Possible infrequent overnight travel
All employees may be required to follow any other instructions, cross train in other positions, and perform other duties as required by workloads
Job description
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 parties
• Review and analyze company responses to requests for proposals, bids, and offers, and provide guidance to business clients regarding related to such transactions and opportunities

General
• 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 matters
• Research 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 clients
• Serve as liaison between Musket’s legal department and certain business clients and representing the department on assigned task forces and committees
• Anticipate and identify potential legal issues and develop and recommend company policies and positions on same
• Administrative
• Pursue continuing education on industry, evolving business operations, and company business strategies
• Assist in managing provision of legal services by outside counsel and other legal service providers as related to business units and/or matters
• Ensure accurate billing by outside counsel on a project specific basis
• Timely and accurately enter and update status of projects in matter management system and contracts in enterprise contract system
• Maintain accurate time log in matter management system for work performed on behalf of Musket Corporation and its affiliates, as required
• Various tasks as needed
• Be able to work independently and with little supervision

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Education:
• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school
• Licensure: Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma or Texas, with a preference for licensure in Texas
• Experience:
• 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 skills

SKILLS 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 communication
• Typical 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 pounds
• Continuous operation of office equipment, e.g. computer keyboard, copy machine, printer, and calculator
• Ability 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 readin
• Occasional evening or weekend work
• Possible infrequent overnight travel

This 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 1+64. 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.