Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel

Jobe Materials, L.P. (“Jobe Materials”) is seeking an Assistant General Counsel.

About Jobe Materials :

Jobe Materials is a family-owned ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and construction aggregates supplier operating in West Texas and Southern New Mexico with over 700 employees. The company also manufactures precast and prestressed concrete products, and operates three railyards that provide track space for transloading activities and railcar storage.

Founded in March 2005, Jobe Materials has proudly served West Texas and Southern New Mexico with top-quality construction materials and industry expertise. While our company has been operating for 20 years, the Jobe name and our roots in the construction materials industries go back over five decades. Our leadership, operations, and core values reflect a long-standing tradition of excellence in building the foundations of our communities.

Position Description :

The Assistant General Counsel will report to, support, and provide legal advice to the company’s General Counsel, Senior General Counsel, the company’s General Partner, and company employees. The Assistant General Counsel will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and revising a variety of different legal documents, ranging from construction materials supply contracts to real estate leases and purchase agreements. The Assistant General Counsel will also be responsible for ensuring company compliance with regulatory entities, and minimizing legal risk relating to claims, disputes, litigation, and personnel matters. A variety of other legal and non-legal tasks and responsibilities will be assigned to the Assistant General Counsel based on abilities and changing company needs.

Qualifications and Requirements :

• Undergraduate degree, and a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas or State of New Mexico. If not licensed to practice law in both states, the Assistant General Counsel would be required to become licensed in the second state within six months of employment.
• At least five years of legal practice experience, either working for a private law firm or as in-house counsel. Experience in some of the following areas is essential : construction transactions; real estate transactions; regulatory compliance; commercial transactions.
• Experience in construction litigation or labor and employment law would be preferred but is not required.
• Ability to understand and interpret surveys and plat maps.
• Ability to identify business and compliance issues and opportunities quickly and accurately, and then creating and deploying appropriate plans of action.
• Possess a strong understanding of both legal and business confidentiality considerations.
• Knowledge of the West Texas and Southern New Mexico construction industry, and construction field experience, would be beneficial.
• Ability to balance and differentiate between legal concerns and business concerns.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Salary Range :

Salary will be based on experience.

Company Benefits :

Jobe Materials provides competitive and generous benefits for its salaried employees. The company provides a 401(K) retirement plan with an employer match component. Jobe Materials prioritizes the health of its employees, and its health insurance benefits for its employees reflect that. A company cell phone and other necessary technology devices will be provided. Additional benefits would be discussed with candidates during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Jobe Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Jobe Materials shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants may apply using websites where this job posting is listed. Please send your resume with cover letter and references, salary requirements, and legal writing samples to :  Garrett J. Yancey, General Counsel, at garrett@jobeco.com .