In-House General Counsel

REMAC USA, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary companies are a diversified group of businesses specializing in commercial and industrial demolition, environmental remediation, hazardous material abatement, heavy civil construction support, recycling and materials recovery, government contracting, commercial transportation and logistics, chemical distribution, and disaster response and emergency services. Our clients include federal agencies, state and local governments, transportation authorities, Fortune 500 companies, engineering firms, general contractors, developers, and industrial facilities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

About the role

The General Counsel will serve as the Company’s principal legal advisor and work directly with the Chief Executive Officer regarding all legal matters affecting REMAC USA, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary companies. The successful candidate will provide practical, business-oriented legal representation while minimizing risk and supporting continued growth. This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours per week, ideal for someone interested in re-entering the field.

Responsibilities

• Construction Law: Provide representation regarding strength of construction contracts, delay claims, change orders, Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA), performance disputes, differing site conditions, liquidated damages, payment disputes, and performance disputes.
• Environmental Law:
  • Working knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, OSHA, EPA regulations, and state environmental regulations.
  • Experience involving PCB remediation, asbestos, lead, PFAS, hazardous waste, contaminated soil, and redevelopment.
• Contract Law:
  • Draft or provide representation concerning owner contracts, general contractor agreements, consultant agreements, vendor contracts, master service agreements, purchase orders, confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure agreements, joint venture agreements, and teaming agreements.
• Employment Law:
  • Provide expertise and representation regarding employee hiring and termination, employment agreements, non-compete agreements, independent contractor issues, wage and hour compliance, OSHA investigations, and EEOC matters.
• Claims and Litigation Management:
  • Manage outside counsel, evaluate litigation strategy, coordinate discovery, assist in depositions, prepare witnesses, and review pleadings.
  • Experience involving construction litigation, commercial litigation, contract disputes, property damage claims, personal injury, and insurance coverage disputes.

Schedule

Part-time, averaging 20 hours per week.