Senior Corporate Counsel

About Legence
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

Senior Corporate Counsel

Location: Flexible / Remote (United States)

Position Summary

Legence is seeking an experienced and business-oriented Senior Corporate Counsel to join its Legal Department. Reporting to the General Counsel and working closely with senior business leaders across the organization, this attorney will provide legal support for mergers and acquisitions, acquisition integration, commercial transactions, financing activities, real estate matters, tax-related initiatives, corporate governance support, and strategic corporate projects.

Key Responsibilities

Mergers & Acquisitions / Acquisition Integration

• Support all stages of acquisitions and divestitures, including:
  • Letters of intent
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Due diligence
  • Disclosure schedules
  • Purchase and sale agreements
  • Closing documentation
• Coordinate post-closing integration efforts with business and functional leaders.
• Assist with implementation of integration plans and post-acquisition governance matters.
• Support strategic transactions and corporate restructuring initiatives.

Commercial Transactions & Contracting

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on:
  • Master Services Agreements
  • Statements of Work
  • Vendor agreements
  • Procurement agreements
  • Professional services agreements
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Partnership agreements
  • Real estate and facilities-related contracts
• Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks.
• Partner with business stakeholders to facilitate practical and efficient contract execution.

Tax, Entity Management & Corporate Structure

• Support tax-driven corporate initiatives and restructuring projects.
• Assist with maintenance and optimization of corporate entity structures.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and finance personnel.
• Support partnership, UP-C, and other corporate structure initiatives.

Real Estate

• Draft and negotiate:
  • Office leases
  • Easements
  • Access agreements
  • Real estate purchase and sale agreements
• Support real estate diligence and closing matters associated with acquisitions.

Strategic Projects

• Support enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, including:
  • Acquisition integration programs
  • Cross-functional legal projects
  • Special projects assigned by the General Counsel
  • UP-C and related transaction planning

Outside Counsel Management

• Manage outside counsel on designated matters.
• Control legal spend through effective scoping and oversight.
• Evaluate opportunities to bring legal work in-house to improve efficiency and reduce cost.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 8+ years of legal experience, including substantial in-house corporate counsel experience.
• Significant experience supporting:
  • M&A transactions
  • Commercial contracting
  • Corporate governance matters
  • Financing transactions
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting private equity-backed or public companies.
• Experience with acquisition integration programs.
• Experience with partnership structures, UP-C structures, or other complex corporate reorganizations.
• Energy, infrastructure, industrial, construction, engineering, or related industry experience.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting, public company governance, and capital markets matters.
• Demonstrated experience managing substantial outside counsel relationships and spend

Salary Range: $250,000 - $270,000

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Benefits Overview
401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting. 
Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage. 
Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations.  We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
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