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Brillio 2·Dallas, Texas, United States

Legal Counsel

·Posted Jul 7, 2026

Job description

Role Brief: Brillio is building a legal function that operates as a business enabler. This role is designed for an early-career lawyer who wants to work directly with business teams on contracts, deals, and decisions.
 
What you will do?
  • Review and negotiate contracts (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements) 
  • Partner with sales, finance, and delivery teams on deal execution 
  • Evaluate and prioritize legal risk vs business outcomes 
  • Build and improve templates, clause libraries, and playbooks 
  • Support compliance areas (data privacy, employment, cross-border basics) 
  • Contribute to legal operations efficiency (standardization, speed, simplification) 
What we are looking for?
  • 0–2 years’ experience in corporate law (contracts-focused) 
  • Graduate from a top-tier law school 
  • Exposure to contract drafting/review through internships or early roles 
  • Strong structured thinking and communication clarity 
  • Should be able to demonstrate experience working with AI tools
  • A qualified lawyer
  • Willingness to work out of office
  • US Citizen/GC holder
Good to have?
  • Experience in corporate law firms or in-house teams 
  • Exposure to technology, consulting, or startup environments 
  • Familiarity with cross-border contracts / global work 
What will differentiate you?
  • Prioritizes speed, clarity, and outcomes over perfection 
  • Translates legal language into business decisions 
  • Demonstrates ownership early in career 
  • Has contributed to templates, automation, or process improvements 
What this role is not?
  • Not litigation-focused 
  • Not purely advisory or academic 
  • Not a back-office function removed from the business 
What you get?
  • Exposure to global contracts and leadership stakeholders 
  • Opportunity to build and shape legal processes early 
  • Fast-track path to business-aligned legal leadership 

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