Associate Commercial Counsel

Job Summary

The Associate Commercial Counsel will provide legal support across WesTech's commercial operations, focusing on contract drafting, review, and negotiation for engineering, procurement, and construction matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including EPC contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, NDAs, teaming agreements, and vendor/supplier contracts
• Support risk identification and mitigation in contract terms, including indemnification, warranty, liability, and insurance provisions
• Absorb and resolve contract disputes and change order negotiations in coordination with project management and business teams
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and project teams to ensure contractual compliance throughout project lifecycles
• Help maintain contract templates, playbooks, and internal legal guidance documents
• Maintain awareness of and advise on compliance with relevant regulatory, licensing, and industry standards applicable to water infrastructure projects
• Support the General Counsel and senior legal staff on ad hoc corporate, commercial, and risk management matters

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice law (or eligible for admission) in Utah or Iowa
• 0–3 years of relevant legal experience
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Legal experience with commercial contracts, construction law, or engineering/ infrastructure industries
• Interest in construction, engineering, or environmental/infrastructure sectors preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform tasks while in a sedentary position using a computer and phone
• Frequently required to engage in talking, hearing, and visual focus
• Regularly required to move throughout the facility, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses
• Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%
• Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an onsite and virtual medical facility
• Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability
• PTO plan and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!

WesTech’s Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.