Overview
Inside Counsel Jobs in Houston, TX at SESCO Cement Corp.
Title: Inside Counsel
Company: SESCO Cement Corp.
Location: Houston, TX
COMPANY OVERVIEW
SESCO is a rapidly growing U.S. distributor of cement and construction materials and operates within a diversified international group of companies generating approximately $3 billion in annual revenue. Cement distribution plays a critical role in supporting U.S. infrastructure, commercial development, and manufacturing supply chains. SESCO is actively expanding its distribution network through new terminals, satellite locations, and strategic partnerships while evaluating opportunities for organic growth and acquisitions to strengthen its national footprint. The company operates with a lean leadership structure that provides team members direct exposure to senior decision makers and meaningful involvement in strategic initiatives.
INSIDE COUNSEL
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented Inside Counsel to join our growing legal department. This role is a critical addition as we scale operations and focus on improving internal legal efficiency, particularly around collections and contract administration. The ideal candidate is a licensed attorney with 2–3 years of experience who is eager to build a practice, take ownership of legal operations, and grow with the company.
Key Responsibilities:
Collections & Litigation
- Manage and lead all collections matters, including pre-litigation demand and follow-up on slow-paying and delinquent accounts.
- Assess and initiate collections litigation, replacing reliance on outside counsel for routine matters and significantly reducing external legal spend.
- Develop and maintain a collections tracking system to ensure accounts are pursued consistently and to deadline.
- Evaluate commercial agreements from a collections risk perspective and recommend process improvements to minimize exposure.
- Coordinate with finance and operations to ensure administrative readiness prior to initiating legal action (proper documentation, notices, etc.).
Contract Administration
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including sales contracts, spot business agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
- Maintain a contract management system ensuring all agreements are current, properly executed, and tracked for key dates and obligations.
- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights and obligations.
- Identify and flag contract terms that create undue risk or deviate from approved standards.
Procurement & Vendor Risk
- Support the implementation of improved procurement practices and vendor vetting procedures in collaboration with the Supply Chain/Procurement Manager and Buyers.
- Assist in developing and enforcing vendor selection standards to mitigate risk and ensure use of qualified, vetted suppliers.
- Conduct or support periodic audits of vendor agreements and procurement activity to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Provide legal review of procurement documentation and templates.
General Legal Support
- Assist with litigation management and outside counsel coordination on matters outside the scope of in-house handling.
- Monitor regulatory developments relevant to the company’s business and advise leadership accordingly.
- Support risk mitigation strategies across business functions as the legal department grows.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing required.
- 2–3 years of legal experience, preferably with exposure to commercial litigation, collections, or transactional work.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage a high volume of matters independently and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with or willingness to develop expertise in procurement and vendor contract matters.
- Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
Sesco Cement is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
Sesco Cement is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, email Human Resources at [email protected].
