General Counsel

SelecTransportation Resources, LLC. is a family-owned and growing heavy-duty truck dealership group representing brands such as Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Bus, and SelecTrucks. This role will serve as the organization’s trusted advisor on all legal, compliance, and risk matters, ensuring we operate with efficiency, integrity, and strong governance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Contract Management & Review: Draft, review, and negotiate vendor, customer, and real estate agreements, ensuring business terms align with company interests and risk is mitigated.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Manage litigious employee matters, commercial disputes, and claims, working closely with outside counsel when necessary.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Oversee all federal, state, and local regulatory filings (DMV, DOT, OSHA, FTC, EEOC, Secretary of State, etc.), monitor evolving requirements, and ensure policies remain compliant.
• Employment Law & HR Support: Work with outside counsel to advise on sensitive employee relations issues, separations, workplace investigations, and policy development.
• Insurance & Risk Management: Lead insurance claims management with outside counsel (property, liability, workers’ comp), coordinate with carriers, and support risk prevention strategies.
• Property Tax & Real Estate: Work with outside counsel to manage property tax filings, disputes, appeals, and lawsuits across multiple locations; support leases, acquisitions, and other real estate transactions.
• Corporate Governance: Support executive leadership with compliance matters, entity maintenance, and internal governance processes.
• Draft, review, and maintain corporate governance documents, including minutes, partnership agreements, and organizational records, and ensure company archives and legal records are accurate, current, and well organized.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply. Experience in the automotive, dealership, transportation, or manufacturing industry a plus.
• Knowledge of employment law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with insurance claims and property tax matters preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to balance risk with business objectives, offering pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office environment with frequent use of computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• May require travel to dealership locations, court proceedings, government agencies, or meetings with external counsel.
• Regular business hours with occasional evening or weekend work required to meet deadlines or address urgent legal matters.
• Work involves handling confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion.
• Position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex legal documents, regulations, and contracts.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via written correspondence.
• Occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 10 pounds (such as files, binders, or office materials).
• Ability to travel occasionally between dealership locations, courts, or external meetings.
• Visual acuity to review printed and electronic documents.
• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.