General Counsel

Join a leading Heavy Civil Construction firm as they look to bring on a new General Counsel! Great comp packages and benefits!

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Salary: $300,000 - $500,000 per year

A bit about us:

Long standing Heavy Civil Construction firm seeks new General Counsel to serve as their new Chief Legal Officer!

Why join us?

Great Culture!
Stellar Benefits! Medical, dental, vision, 100% employee coverage and 75% dependent. 401k + match
Great PTO!

Job Details

Job Details:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Counsel to join our dynamic engineering team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters, ensuring corporate governance, managing risk, and providing strategic legal advice to our leadership team. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our company, making significant contributions to our strategic decisions, policies, and procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and rapidly growing engineering firm.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide expert legal support to the leadership team on all legal matters, including corporate governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and employment law.
2. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents such as contracts, agreements, policies, and procedures.
3. Ensure company compliance with all laws, regulations, and obligations in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
4. Develop and implement company policies and procedures related to legal matters, ensuring they align with company objectives and legal requirements.
5. Manage all employment law issues, providing legal advice and guidance on matters such as employment contracts, employee rights, and dispute resolutions.
6. Oversee the company's risk management strategies, identifying potential legal risks and developing mitigation strategies.
7. Coordinate with external legal counsel as necessary, managing these relationships and ensuring cost-effective legal support.
8. Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may affect the company, providing updates and strategic advice to the leadership team.

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required.
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a General Counsel or a similar role in the engineering or related industry.
3. Extensive knowledge of corporate governance, employment law, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
4. Proven experience in legal writing, drafting, and reviewing a wide range of legal documents.
5. Strong experience in providing strategic legal advice and consulting, with a proven track record of successfully managing legal risks.
6. Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the company in complex legal discussions.
7. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters in clear, understandable language.
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions based on legal considerations.
9. Current license to practice law in the state is required.
10. High ethical standards and professionalism, with a commitment to confidentiality and integrity.

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