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Cooper Machinery Services

Managing Counsel

Houston, TX · On-site

We're looking for a Managing Counsel to be the senior legal voice inside a company that's growing through acquisition, expanding internationally, and betting big on its people. This isn't a back ...

Travelers Canada

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Richardson, TX · On-site

$153K - $253K/yr

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Page Group USA

Director, Managing Counsel

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The Director, Managing Counsel will play a key role in covering fixed income equity sales and trading for an investment bank. Client Details Bank. Description Provide legal advice on range of broker ...

Visa

Senior Managing Counsel

Miami, FL · On-site

$185K/yr

AdviseandsupporttheCARCAMGroup Manager andleadershipteamon legal matters. * Proactively ... counsel in the state where this role is located. Preferred Qualifications: * Law ...

Fiserv, Inc.

Managing Counsel, AI Privacy

New York, NY · On-site

As Managing Counsel, AI Privacy you will support the Fiserv Embedded Finance business by advising on privacy-by-design, responsible data use, and scalable compliance across products, partnerships ...

Pbf Energy

Managing Counsel Refining

Martinez, CA · On-site

$141K - $258K/yr

Managing Counsel Refining PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We are ...

Monitise

Managing Counsel, AI Privacy

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

As Managing Counsel, AI Privacy you will support the Fiserv Embedded Finance business by advising on privacy-by-design, responsible data use, and scalable compliance across products, partnerships ...

Oracle

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Nashville, TN · On-site

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Monitise

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for managing counsel in the United States is $157,356.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $130,000.00 and $183,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Managing Counsel vs Corporate Counsel?

AspectManaging CounselCorporate Counsel
Required CredentialsJD, bar admission, extensive legal experienceJD, bar admission, legal experience
Work EnvironmentLeadership role, overseeing legal teamsLegal advisory role, supporting business units
Employer & Industry UsageLaw firms, corporations, large organizationsCorporations, in-house legal departments
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Managing Counsel typically holds a senior leadership position within a legal department, overseeing legal teams and strategy. Corporate Counsel usually refers to in-house lawyers providing legal advice to a company's business units. While both roles require a JD and bar admission, Managing Counsel often has more managerial responsibilities, whereas Corporate Counsel focuses on legal support and compliance.

Is legal counsel a stressful job?

Legal counsel roles can be stressful due to high responsibility, tight deadlines, and complex legal issues. Managing counsel positions often require strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle pressure in fast-paced environments.

What does a managing counsel do?

A managing counsel oversees legal matters within an organization, providing legal advice, managing legal teams, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. They often handle contract negotiations, risk management, and may coordinate with external legal firms, requiring strong legal expertise and leadership skills.
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Infographic showing various Managing Counsel job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $157,356 per year, or $75.7 per hour.

Managing Counsel

Houston, TX • On-site

Cooper Machinery Services
Oil and Gas Extraction • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Cooper Machinery Services has been powering the energy industry since 1833, and today our legends run stronger than ever. We're looking for a Managing Counsel to be the senior legal voice inside a company that's growing through acquisition, expanding internationally, and betting big on its people. This isn't a back-office legal role. You'll sit at the table with Cooper's business leaders, own our commercial contracting engine, help shape our M&A strategy, and build a legal team you're proud to lead.
If you want a seat at the table instead of a seat outside the room, keep reading.
What You Will Do:
  • Serve as Cooper's primary legal resource for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts, including customer, vendor, and service agreements.
  • Build and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and approval processes that speed up turnaround and reduce risk across the business.
  • Provide practical, business-oriented guidance on contract risk, terms, and negotiation strategy to internal stakeholders.
  • Support legal due diligence for acquisitions and lead post-acquisition integration, including contract migration and policy alignment.
  • Advise on employment-related matters and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
  • Guide Cooper's growing international operations on cross-border contracts and country-specific legal requirements.
  • Manage outside counsel relationships and budget in partnership with the CHRO across litigation, employment, M&A, and international matters.
  • Support legal due diligence for acquisitions, including review of contracts, corporate records, and identify and help mitigate legal risks arising from acquired businesses.
  • Partner with business leaders on post-acquisition integration, including contract migration, employee transition matters, and policy alignment.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a small legal team of attorneys and contract managers, setting clear priorities and growth goals, fostering a culture of responsiveness, accountability, and sound business judgment.
  • Partner closely with Commercial Counsel, business segment leaders, HR Business Partners, and Finance as a trusted advisor who turns legal risk into practical business guidance.
  • Represent Legal in cross-functional initiatives and business reviews.

Who You Are:
  • 12+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house counsel experience.
  • Strong, demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
  • Direct experience supporting M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
  • Exposure to international business matters, including cross-border contracts or multi-country legal compliance.
  • Experience managing outside counsel relationships and budgets across multiple legal specialties.
  • Experience managing or leading attorneys and/or contract management professionals.
  • Strong business judgment, with the ability to advise leaders practically, not just legally.
  • Active license to practice law; Texas bar admission preferred.

Preferred:
  • Prior law firm experience, with meaningful exposure to managing outside counsel or litigation matters.
  • Industrial background, with exposure to manufacturing and industrial services businesses.
  • A generalist mindset: comfortable advising across a broad range of legal matters and knowing when to bring in outside expertise.
  • A hands-on leadership style that balances strategic guidance with day-to-day execution.
  • Comfort operating in a fast-growing, acquisitive organization with evolving processes.
  • A strong communicator who builds trust and credibility with senior leaders.

Why Join Us:
  • Most benefits are effective on your first day of employment, no waiting period.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage (6-month short-term disability waiting period).
  • Voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term disability buy-up plan.
  • Voluntary benefit plans including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
  • 401(k) with up to 5% company match; employees are 100% vested on Day 1.
  • Maternity and parental leave, Arc Fertility Benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.

Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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