Legal Counsel

We are searching for…

A highly motivated licensed attorney to join our legal team as Legal Counsel to support our General Counsel in managing the legal affairs of a dynamic technology company by providing strategic legal advice and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. In this role you will leverage your strong legal foundation to play a crucial part in supporting our legal operations, drafting complex agreements, ensuring statutory compliance, and contributing to exciting merger and acquisition projects. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career legal professional with large firm experience to transition and thrive in a fast-paced, corporate environment with a people-first culture!  

What you will experience…

• A fast-paced, collaborative team-oriented environment that encourages everyone to bring their authentic self to work every day. 
• Professional development for career growth and advancement 
• Competitive compensation with full selection of benefits, including company-matching 401k contributions and 20 days of paid time off + holidays + birthdays

Who we are...

It’s simple. We do business differently, by empowering our team to create fresh ideas which impact lives everywhere. We don’t just dream it; we do it every day at Axxess, we bring life-changing technology to healthcare impacting the way people work, learn, and grow their business. Our edge does not come from our technology, it comes from our people. We work as one team with a common goal to create shared success benefiting everyone. 

What you will do…

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including SaaS agreements, software licenses, service agreements, s, nondisclosure agreements, vendor agreements, and employment contracts. 
• Ensure contracts are compliant with applicable laws and regulations and align with company policies and risk tolerance.
• Support the General Counsel on advising internal stakeholders on the legal aspects of SaaS transactions and technology-related contracts. 
• Work on functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, and defining support procedures, in collaboration with a diverse solutions delivery team.
• Advise on employment law matters, including employee relations, workplace policies, terminations, and compliance with labor laws. 
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulations that may impact company operations and advise on necessary adjustments. 
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures related to contract management, regulatory compliance, and employment law, providing day-to-day legal advice to various internal stakeholders. 
• Be a key member of the legal team willing to step in and contribute where necessary to accomplish tasks and solve problems.   

What you bring… 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. 
• Admission to and good standing with the Texas state bar. 
• Minimum of 1- 2 years of experience as an attorney with a corporate legal department or law firm preferred. 
• Large firm experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, intellectual property, and other related areas of law. 
• Knowledge of technology law, SaaS industry standards, and employment law. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
• Strong legal research and analytical skills. 
• Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively within a team to achieve results.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. 
• Ability to work in the Dallas office as this is not a remote position. 
• Axxess does not provide relocation for this position. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deliver under tight deadlines and energized by the opportunity to solve problems. 

Axxess is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All applicants must be authorized to work in and currently reside in the United States. We offer a competitive compensation package (DOE), benefits and growth opportunities for everyone who joins Axxess!