Legal Specialist

Legal Specialist - Plano, TX

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Specialist to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal principles and procedures, with a particular focus on contract management and compliance. This role involves supporting the legal department in various capacities, including drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, as well as providing general legal support to ensure the company always operates within the law.

Licensing Support:
• Support the legal team in managing business registrations and licenses, which may include Secretary of State renewals and amendments, local/municipal business licenses, and more.
• Manage relationships with registered agents, outside counsel, and other vendors.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Conduct legal research from various sources including statutes, regulations, codes, bulletins, FAQs and other sources; summarize legal issues as needed.
• Be an organized self-starter capable of managing multiple priorities independently.
• Contract Support:
  • Research and compile contracts for audit, document production or other purposes.
  • Review and analyze key contract provisions as needed.
  • Maintain and update the contract management system, ensuring all contracts are accurately recorded and easily accessible.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of contract policies and procedures.
• Administrative Duties:
  • Organize and maintain legal files and records.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings and trainings.
  • Other legal projects as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in law, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in a legal environment, preferably with a focus on corporate/transactional.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, plus excellent project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes
in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training