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Basic Information

Job Name
Sr Counsel I - USA
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Houston
Date Published
04-Aug-2025
Job ID
45432
Travel
You may occasionally be required to travel for business
Additional Locations
Houston
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Description and Requirements

CareerArc Code
CA-JY
Hybrid: #LI-Hybrid

"At BMC trust is not just a word - it's a way of life!" 


We are an award-winning, equal opportunity, culturally diverse, fun place to be. Giving back to the community drives us to be better every single day. Our work environment allows you to balance your priorities, because we know you will bring your best every day. We will champion your wins and shout them from the rooftops. Your peers will inspire, drive, support you, and make you laugh out loud!  

BMC’s dynamic corporate teams are strategic and trusted advisors to the global organization supporting, enhancing, and driving BMC’s vision, culture, growth, and so much more. Each individual within the corporate teams is a valued partner to the overarching success of BMC’s employees and customers. 

Join us as a Corporate Attorney!

BMC Helix Inc. is seeking a Corporate Attorney to support the business by working with debt and equity financing instruments, Mergers & Acquisitions throughout the deal cycle, corporate governance and intercompany agreements.

Here is how, through this exciting role, YOU will contribute to BMC's and your own success: 
  • Provide legal support for treasury and accounting teams on capital markets and finance activities, including the maintenance of credit facilities and other offerings, filings and financing arrangements.
  • Coordinate across various departments, including tax, accounting, corporate development, and outside counsel as necessary in connection with M&A transactions throughout the deal cycle.
  • Assist in drafting and negotiating M&A documentation including NDAs, LOIs and definitive agreements, conducting corporate due diligence and advising on legal aspects of acquisition integrations.
  • Assist with the management and administration of 40+ domestic and international entities, including legal analysis regarding entity formation and structure, preparation of consents and meeting minutes, and oversight of governmental filings related to corporate governance and compliance issues.
  • Draft intercompany agreements, and support and advise on internal corporate and tax restructuring efforts.
  • Review and advise on external accounting and financial reporting, including annual, quarterly, and current reports and external communications, including press releases, investor presentations and other investor and lender engagement activities.
  • Assist the corporate secretary and manage the materials needed for each quarterly corporate parent board meeting
  • Advise business units regarding responses to legal and regulatory inquiries including “Know Your Customer”, Anti-Money Laundering and other similar corporate regulatory requirements world-wide.
  • Advise benefits team on equity compensation plans and executive compensation documentation.
  • Create, maintain, and improve standard form agreements, playbooks, policies, and legal processes.
  • Interface on relevant legal matters with colleagues in the United States and abroad.

To ensure you are set up for success, you will bring the following skillset & experience:
  • You hold a Law degree with 7+ years of relevant experience within a law firm and/or in-house and are licensed to practice, in good standing, in at least one US jurisdiction.
  • You have experience advising clients on public company reporting, compliance, and corporate governance matters.
  • You are experienced in M&A transactions, including an understanding of M&A structures, deals, documents and legal issues.
  • You have knowledge of equity compensation plans and executive compensation documentation.
  • Advanced team leadership and project management skills with proven ability to explain complex ideas in a cohesive, clear manner.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize workloads and communicate with all levels of the organization including senior management.

Our commitment to you! 

 

BMC’s culture is built around its people. We have 6000+ brilliant minds working together across the globe. You won’t be known just by your employee number, but for your true authentic self. BMC lets you be YOU! 

 

If after reading the above, you are unsure if you meet the qualifications of this role but are deeply excited about BMC and this team, we still encourage you to apply! We want to attract talents from diverse backgrounds and experience to ensure we face the world together with the best ideas! 

 

BMC is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, visit the accommodation request page.

BMC Software maintains a strict policy of not requesting any form of payment in exchange for employment opportunities, upholding a fair and ethical hiring process.

The annual base salary range represents the low and high end of the BMC salary range for this position. Actual salaries depend on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training, licensure, and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. 

The range listed is just one component of BMC's employee compensation package. Other rewards may include a variable plan and country specific benefits.

At BMC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at /near the top of the range. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $149,400 - $249,000

Min salary
149,400

Our commitment to you! 

 

BMC’s culture is built around its people. We have 6000+ brilliant minds working together across the globe. You won’t be known just by your employee number, but for your true authentic self. BMC lets you be YOU! 

 

If after reading the above, you are unsure if you meet the qualifications of this role but are deeply excited about BMC and this team, we still encourage you to apply! We want to attract talents from diverse backgrounds and experience to ensure we face the world together with the best ideas! 

 

BMC is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, visit the accommodation request page.

Mid point salary
199,200
Max salary
249,000
Min Salary - NEW
149,400
Max Salary - NEW
249,000