Associate Counsel

In-House Counsel Responsibilities & Duties

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of agreements, including professional services contracts and subcontracts, vendor contracts, construction contracts, and corporate contracts.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and coordinate with in-house and external counsel.
• Responsible for adherence to regulatory requirements, performing risk assessments, and developing mitigation strategies.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks through proactive identification and resolution of legal issues and through designing and implementing company policies and procedures.
• Conduct legal research related to applicable laws, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Provide accurate, relevant, and timely advice to Royal on a variety of legal topics.
• Provide legal research, risk analysis, and practical guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and organize contract databases, legal files, and project documentation.
• Cook up with outside legal counsel; support claims and dispute resolution matters.
• Aid in the development and implementation of administrative policies and procedures.
• Understand Royal’s service lines and strategic markets to assist in overall execution of Royal’s Mission/Vision/Values.

In-House Counsel Qualifications & Skills

• Juris Doctorate and Louisiana law licensure required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience required.
• Legal experience at a law firm or in an in-house counsel role.
• Experience with professional services and construction contracts required.
• Experience with regulatory compliance preferred but not required.
• Experience with labor and employment law a plus.
• Proven track record of managing complex legal, business, and corporate initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with administrative policy development and implementation.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay & Benefits

Your talent, skills, and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package commensurate with educational background and professional experience. Benefits Include Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with company match, Paid Sick, Caregiver, and Family Medical Leave, Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, Paid holidays, Career development and growth opportunities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.