Corporate Counsel in Austin, Texas at Integrated Water Services Inc

Position Summary

The Corporate Counsel serves as IWS’s lead in-house legal resource and strategic advisor to the business. This role owns a broad scope of legal matters including commercial contracts, litigation management, corporate governance, M&A support, employment matters, and regulatory compliance.

You will partner closely with leadership and functional teams to provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance, while managing outside counsel across specialized areas. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on company operations and growth.

Company Overview

Integrated Water Services (IWS) is revolutionizing water! For over 20 years, we have been at the forefront of transforming water challenges into sustainable solutions. Our team of passionate innovators designs and builds cutting-edge water and wastewater treatment systems that protect communities and the environment. From bustling cities to remote regions, we are making a real, positive impact on the world.

We are not just engineers and builders; we are problem solvers, creators, and environmental stewards. Join us in building a better future, one water drop at a time.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts

• Lead review, negotiation, and execution of customer, vendor, and supplier agreements
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows
• Improve contract lifecycle processes and drive efficiency
• Advise on complex or high-risk contractual matters

Litigation & Risk Management

• Manage litigation strategy, outside counsel, and budgets
• Lead dispute resolution efforts including mediation and pre-litigation matters
• Oversee insurance claims and risk mitigation processes

Corporate Governance

• Support board and committee materials and corporate records
• Manage entity structure, compliance, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with sponsor and lender requirements

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Support diligence, contract review, and transaction execution
• Partner with outside counsel on deal structuring
• Lead post-merger integration from a legal perspective

Employment & Labor

• Handle employment agreements, policies, and compliance
• Advise on employment-related matters and investigations
• Coordinate with external employment counsel as needed

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including international standards
• Support privacy, data protection, and anti-corruption compliance
• Coordinate with international counsel on cross-border matters

Required

• JD with active bar membership in good standing
• 10+ years of legal experience with significant in-house exposure
• Strong experience in commercial contracts and negotiations
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and integration
• Proven ability to manage outside counsel and legal budgets
• Working knowledge of corporate governance and compliance
• Experience with employment law and multi-state compliance
• Familiarity with international regulations (e.g., GDPR, FCPA)
• Strong business judgment and ability to operate independently across a broad legal scope

Preferred

• Experience in industrial services, construction, or manufacturing
• Familiarity with construction-related legal frameworks
• Experience with international operations or multi-jurisdictional environments
• Background in private equity-backed or high-growth organizations

• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving & Execution
• Commercial & Operational Alignment
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Strong Communication Skills
• Detail Orientation

Join Our Team:

Are you ready to make a splash? IWS is seeking talented individuals to join our high-energy team. We offer competitive compensation and endless opportunities for growth. Be part of something bigger than yourself.

IWS offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD
  • PTO and 8 company-paid holidays
  • 401k with a 4% company match
  • Incentive compensation

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IWS is an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, or sexual orientation.