General Council

Honor Services • Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States • 1w ago

Position Title: General Council

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Salary Interval: Salary

Pay Range: N/A

Date Posted: 05/05/2025

Applications are submitted online. Qualified applicants will be contacted by a recruiter.

Company Overview:

Honor Services is a portfolio management firm that specializes in professional & back-office management for a group of companies focused in Civil Construction markets. The company provides support within the finance, accounting, human resources, risk, contracts, & acquisitions aspects of the portfolio’s operations.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic General Counsel to serve as the top legal executive within our organization. The ideal candidate will lead all legal affairs, shape corporate legal strategy, and ensure the company’s activities are compliant, risk-averse, and aligned with our business objectives. This leadership role requires a comprehensive understanding of corporate law, commercial transactions, employment law, insurance, and risk management, combined with exceptional leadership and communication skills.

As General Counsel, you will oversee legal operations, provide strategic counsel to executive leadership, manage legal risks, and coordinate external legal resources when needed. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping company policies, guiding mergers and acquisitions, and safeguarding the organization’s legal reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Leadership & Strategy:
Serve as a senior advisor to the company's executive team on all legal matters, shaping the organization’s legal vision and risk management approach.
Corporate Governance:
Oversee corporate compliance, maintain corporate records, and ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.

o Provide legal support on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.

Contract & Commercial Matters:
Oversee drafting, review, and negotiation of major contracts, including vendor, partnership, and service agreements.
Risk & Compliance:
Identify legal risks, develop policies, and advise on legal strategy for risk mitigation.
Transactional & M&A Support:
Provide legal oversight and guidance on mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
Employment & Labor Law:
Support HR in employment law compliance, employee relations, and manage outside counsel on employment disputes.
Legal Risk Management:
Develop and promote policies and procedures to minimize legal exposure across the organization.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the bar in the state of Louisiana.
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, preferably with experience in a corporate legal department or a law firm.
Strong understanding of corporate law, commercial law, employment law, insurance law, and risk management.
Proven ability to manage complex legal matters and provide strategic legal advice.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
High ethical standards and integrity.

Benefits:

Voluntary Benefits such as Health, Dental, Vision, Life (Whole & Term), Short & Long Term Disability, Accident, and Hospital Insurance
401K
PTO

Physical Demands

Mobility: Primarily office-based.
Sitting and Standing: The role typically involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and attending meetings.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.

Work Environment

Office Setting: Most of the work is performed in a standard office environment, which is usually climate-controlled and well-lit.
Meetings and Presentations: Regular participation in meetings and presentations, both in-person and virtually, necessitating strong communication and public speaking skills.
Confidentiality: Managing sensitive information requires maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.