Director of Contracts and Legal Services
About You
You are a trusted advisor with demonstrated expertise in legal affairs, contracts, compliance, corporate governance, and risk management. You bring a proven track record of mentoring staff and successfully leading high-performing teams. A lifelong learner, you want to keep growing intellectually and professionally. You know how to prepare winning proposals and exceed clients’ expectations. Collaborating with colleagues with diverse expertise is exciting for you, and you are also comfortable working independently. People thrive under your coaching. Quality management and integrity are among your strongest principles.
About Integral
Integral Consulting Inc. is a science and engineering firm delivering sound technical solutions to meet today’s challenges in the health, environmental, and natural resource arenas. We are a values-driven collaborative team that is as passionate about company culture as we are about the work we do for our clients. Since our founding in 2002, we have operated with a demonstrated commitment to the well-being, diversity, and professional development of our staff and an equal commitment to strong partnerships with our clients and teaming partners. We are a company where people come to solve today’s toughest environmental challenges through innovative ideas, exceptional teamwork, and dedication to accuracy and technical quality.
About The Job
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Director of Contracts and Legal Services (CLS) to lead the CLS department in supporting the day-to-day contracts, subcontracts, and compliance needs of our organization. This position may offer in-office, remote, or hybrid opportunities based on the candidate’s location and the needs of the organization.
Requirements
Leading the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of contracts and ensuring compliance with legal standards and organizational policies
Developing and implementing contract management processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and risk mitigation
Identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with contracts and organizational operations
Applying risk management strategies and frameworks to minimize potential risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Overseeing the firm’s legal affairs and building on outside law firm relationships
Partnering with the M&A team to support due diligence and integration of systems and staff
Leading our property, casualty, and professional liability insurance renewal process with support from other corporate directors and the CLS team
Leading, mentoring, and developing CLS staff
Identifying opportunities for process automation, system enhancements, and efficiency improvements
Qualifications
Required: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, Minimum of 7–10 years of legal experience, preferably including both law firm and in-house counsel experience
PREFERRED: Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry, Experience supporting multi-state operations, Prior leadership or supervisory experience
Key Competencies
Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
Exceptional organizational and project management skills
High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with experience and internal equity, within the listed range. An employee’s total compensation package includes annual salary, company-subsidized (employee and family) medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) participation with a company match of 1% to 4% of annual compensation, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave (10 days), paid vacation (10 or/to 20 days; determined by title at hire), paid holidays (9 days) per year, and the potential for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance.