Contracts Counsel

Overview

A national provider of Geotechnical Engineering, testing, inspection, and certification services is seeking a Contracts Counsel to join its Legal Team. The organization supports innovation in new product development, quality assurance, project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. With over 60 years of history and more than 30 offices across 10 states, the firm serves national and international clients and is recognized among the top firms in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze a wide variety of private and public-sector client and subcontractor agreements, including master services agreements, professional services agreements, contractor agreements, sub-consulting agreements, subcontractor agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Identify key contractual provisions such as indemnity, defense, standard of care, warranties, paid-if-paid clauses, limitations of liability, and mandatory flow-down requirements.
• Provide recommended revisions to align contracts with internal company policies and contracting guidelines.
• Review insurance provisions to ensure compliance with the company’s insurance requirements.
• Support project teams during contractual negotiations with clients and vendors.
• Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes and other legal functions.
• Assist with the development and updating of contract templates.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to at least one state bar.
• 2 to 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Direct knowledge of and experience in commercial contracting and related legal concepts.
• Experience within the testing, inspection, architecture, engineering, or construction industry.
• Advanced knowledge of contract law principles, risk management, and insurance.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risk issues early in the project development process.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage, review, and negotiate a large volume of contracts in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills with both internal and external clients, including the ability to explain legal concepts at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to compliance with all applicable equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and employees will be evaluated based on ability, competence, and performance of essential job functions without discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age (40 and over), disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected classification. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities to the extent resources allow without undue hardship. Wage equality is maintained for jobs requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions.

Location

The position is based within a national firm with offices in multiple states; specific office location details will be provided during the hiring process.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation details are not specified in the job description and will be discussed during the recruitment process.