Rikiya Thomas
Business-Focused Attorney | 15+ Years Leading Complex Transactions & Legal Strategy | AmLaw 100 + In-House Counsel |Energy, Healthcare, Tech
- Role
- Senior Legal Counsel at Audubon Companies
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rikiya Thomas
Attorney with 15+ years of experience managing complex transactions and strategic initiatives, combining legal expertise with mission-focused goals at an international AmLaw 100 firm and in-house legal teams. Skilled in delivering comprehensive legal solutions and successfully negotiating multi-million-dollar deals.* Demonstrates expertise in developing solutions for legal issues, leading legal teams to achieve results, creating risk frameworks, negotiating high-stakes agreements, streamlining compliance, fostering teamwork, and mentoring attorneys to improve team performance.* Represented public companies, private equity (PE) funds, and privately held businesses in the energy, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing sectors. Served as outside general counsel for several small and mid-sized company clients. Proven track record of supporting client and law firm growth and valued for responsiveness, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.Areas of Expertise:* Strategic Legal Counsel* Risk Mitigation & Management* Public & Private Corporations/PE Firms* Joint Ventures & Subsidiary Management* Cross-Functional Collaboration* Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
Experience
Senior Legal Counsel
Jul 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Oversee corporate governance, compliance and transactional matters for a employee, EPC company operating in U.S. and international markets- Provide dedicated legal support to the Business Development group, including developing a risk assessment/profile of potential targets and strategic initiatives- Manage legal strategy for M&A transactions and joint ventures, including due diligence, contract negotiation, transaction support, and post-closing integration- Prepare corporate board minutes, resolutions, and board materials, attend board meetings and present legal updates to the Board of Directors as requested by General Counsel- Draft, review, and negotiate various transactional and commercial agreements on behalf of business units, advising on essential contractual provisions such as risk management, dispute resolution, breach, indemnification, and liability limits- Develop and implement new systems to enhance work efficiency and workflows within the Legal Department.
Education
Alabama State University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Texas Southern University—Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
Skills
- Licensing
- Corporate Governance
- Policy
- Due Diligence
- Joint Ventures
- Dispute Resolution
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Mergers
- Contract Negotiation
- Securities Regulation
- Securities
- Acquisitions
- Drafting Agreements
- Legal Issues
- Legal Writing
- Corporate Law
- Contractual Agreements
- Mergers & Acquisitions
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