Staff Attorney

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Richardson, TX, USA
In-Office
128K-168K Annually
Senior level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Provides legal counsel to the parts and supplies business unit and other functional areas. Drafts, reviews, and negotiates distribution, supply, services, and staffing agreements; advises on compliance, risk mitigation, and contract disputes; conducts legal research; and builds relationships with business stakeholders. Requires a JD and more than five years of corporate or commercial contracts experience.
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What Drives Success

We are seeking a highly skilled and solution-oriented business attorney with over 5 years of experience to join our legal team. This role will be responsible for providing legal advice to the Company’s parts and supplies business unit, along with other general business matters. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly collaborative, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment


Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing legal advice to parts and supplies business unit and supporting other functional areas, including environmental and small labor and employment matters. Prior environmental/labor and employment experience is a plus but not required.
  • Drafting and reviewing contracts, including distribution agreements, supply agreements, master services agreements, staffing agreements, and other legal documents.
  • Negotiating contract terms with customers, vendors, and other parties.
  • Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Identifying and mitigating potential legal risks within contractual agreements.
  • Resolving any contract-related disputes or issues.
  • Conducting legal research to support contract negotiations and development.
  • Building strong, effective relationships with the businesses to ensure productive working relationships.
What We Are Looking For

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized institution.
  • Over 5 years of experience practicing corporate law, commercial/procurement contracts, or a similar field, ideally in a firm or in-house environment. Employment law experience a plus.
  • Experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on various types of contracts.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on compliance and risk mitigation.
What We Offer

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $128,000 - 168,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.


Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.


Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.


Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us! 


Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.


We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support parts of our hiring process, such as application review and interview scheduling. These tools assist our teams but do not replace human decision-making. If you need an accommodation or have questions, please contact [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized institution
  • Over 5 years of experience practicing corporate law, commercial or procurement contracts, or a similar field
  • Experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on various types of contracts
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple projects
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset focused on compliance and risk mitigation
  • Prior environmental, labor, and employment law experience
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The Company
Richardson, Texas
230 Employees
Year Founded: 1895

What We Do

Your committed partner in all things HVAC. In Lennox, you have a partner you can depend on. We’ve worked hard to earn your trust ever since the world’s first riveted-steel furnace rolled off our assembly lines in 1895—developing reliable, innovative heating and cooling systems to keep you comfortable. Lennox is a single source for efficient, reliable, and innovative HVAC solutions that professionals continue to depend on year in and year out.

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