Senior Corporate Counsel

About the role

The Senior Corporate Counsel will report directly to the Vice President, General Counsel and is responsible for providing legal counsel and risk management services for the company.

Responsibilities

• Identify and creatively address potential legal issues and drive the company’s overall strategic plan.
• Prepare and negotiate design and construction agreements, as well as other legal documents such as confidentiality agreements, leases, joint venture/teaming agreements, supply/procurement contracts and IP/license agreements.
• Provide counseling on complex risk management, dispute resolution and project management issues.
• Resolve issues that arise during the development of a project.
• Oversee outside counsel and effectively manage disputes and litigation, including where appropriate negotiated resolutions.
• Prepare and conduct training sessions on legal/risk management matters.
• Advise and oversee corporate transactional matters – i.e., stock programs, acquisitions, etc.
• Assist in business decision-making such as evaluating new opportunities, budgeting and hiring practices.
• Evaluate, inter alia, licensure requirements and labor requirements, and ensure company compliance.
• Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs and provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters.

Requirements

• JD with admission to state bar
• Minimum 5 years of firm or in-house experience
• Litigation and transactional experience preferred
• A combination of education, training, and relevant experience

Qualifications

• Composure
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Negotiating
• Conflict Management
• Strong analytical skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Knowledge of Federal contracting, union/labor relations and corporate compliance/governance a plus
• Experience representing: (i) EPC contractor on renewables projects, (ii) contractors on public projects, and (iii) contractors on hospital projects is preferred.
• Able to communicate positively, effectively and efficiently with members of internal teams and outside clients
• Able to multi-task with excellent analytical and legal skills
• Able to understand business needs and partner with the business to create solutions
• Strong understanding of the interplay between legal and business risk
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
• Able to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Able to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Able to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
• Travel 10%

Working Conditions

• General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
• Varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• Noise level is usually low to medium.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
• Remote work will be permitted.