Overview
The organization is seeking an experienced senior commercial attorney to help lead the North America Legal Team for a global sustainability and environmental risk consulting firm. This is a 6-month contract engagement with the potential to transition to permanent employment. The role is fully remote and requires the candidate to be located in Eastern or Central time zones.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the legal function in the U.S., Canada, and LAC
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior regional commercial leaders and other key stakeholders on legal risk, strategic initiatives, business growth, operational matters, and complex decision-making
- Provide strategic legal oversight and hands-on support for large, complex, and high-value environmental, infrastructure, engineering, energy, and sustainability projects
- Lead and support the review, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements
- Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Insurance colleagues to promote consistent risk management and effective controls across the region
- Advise and support the business on U.S. government contracting and compliance with legal obligations and processes
- Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative regional Legal team
- Promote teamwork, knowledge sharing, and consistent standards across the U.S., Canada, and LAC
- Manage external counsel and other legal service providers
Requirements
- 15+ years of post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years of experience leading and managing a high-functioning team of commercial attorneys and contract professionals
- Substantial experience negotiating complex commercial transactions and drafting contracts
- Prior experience supporting complex environmental, infrastructure, engineering, energy, and sustainability projects or major project work is a must
- Licensed to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
- Excellent academic credentials from a U.S. accredited law school
- Experience with, and expertise in, contracting with all levels of government, especially U.S. government, to ensure compliance with all legal obligations and processes
- Strong commercial judgment and pragmatic problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
- Demonstrable team building, people leadership, and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently within a fast-paced global environment
- Must be located in Eastern or Central time zones
- Outstanding references
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $250,000 - $260,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference.
- Contract engagements: Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for work or acts or omissions provided within the scope of an authorized engagement.
- Benefits (for employees, including those on contract engagements working 20+ hours per week): Group medical, dental, and vision insurance; complimentary group life, LTD, and AD&D insurance.
- 401(k): A qualified 401k plan is available.
- CLE and professional expenses: Benefits-eligible attorneys receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.
Location & Schedule
- Type of role: Engagement to permanent
- Schedule: Full-time for 6 months
- Location: Fully remote (must be located in Eastern or Central time zones)