Commercial Counsel - Associate Level - SLC UT

About the role

WesTech’s mission is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service—safely and sustainably. The Associate Commercial Counsel is an entry‑level, in‑house attorney position and will be the second generalist attorney in the legal department, reporting directly to the company’s General Counsel. This role provides legal advice and support across the company’s operations, focusing on contract drafting and review, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance, with exposure to construction and commercial law. The position is primarily in‑office, and candidates may be required to pass pre‑employment and periodic screenings, including background checks, drug and alcohol tests, or other assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel and senior legal staff on commercial, corporate, and risk management matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate seven‑figure commercial agreements, EPC contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, NDAs, and vendor/supplier contracts.
• Identify and mitigate risk in contract terms, regulatory compliance, business processes, and operations.
• Monitor compliance in legal and regulatory matters.
• Resolve contract disputes in coordination with project management and business teams.
• Manage outside counsel on assigned matters.
• Maintain contract templates, playbooks, and internal legal guidance documents.
• Monitor and advise on compliance with relevant regulatory, licensing, and industry standards applicable to water infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice law in Utah or Iowa.
• 1–5 years of relevant legal experience, especially in litigation, construction law, contracts, etc.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance‑based annual bonuses.
• 401(k) match up to 6%.
• Flexible work hours, with potential for a two‑day‑a‑week hybrid schedule after two months.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with onsite and virtual medical facilities.
• Company HSA contribution, paid parental leave, and employee assistance program.
• Company‑paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long‑term disability.
• PTO plan and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Salary range: $110,000 – $150,000 annually.

Schedule

Flexible work hours with the possibility of a two‑day‑a‑week hybrid schedule after two months of employment.