Corporate Counsel

Description

• Evolving GFT’s legal approach to digital project delivery, intellectual property (IP) rights management, technology contracting, outsourcing models, and emerging technologies.
• Advising on data privacy, consumer protection, and confidential information management, in coordination with the FSO, IT, and cybersecurity teams.
• Managing a variety of legal issues assigned by the Senior Corporate Counsel, including claims, litigation, contract disputes, collections, research, compliance, and governance.
• Advising operations and corporate staff on legal, risk, and compliance matters related to GFT’s projects and services.
• Collaborating with functional teams (e.g., Safety, Accounting, HR, IT, BD/Marketing) to develop policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Supporting brand protection and marketing efforts, including trademark use, promotional material clearance, and third-party content rights.
• Reviewing and negotiating professional services contracts and providing practical, timely guidance to project teams.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build trust across cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills with a business-minded, solutions-oriented approach
• Working knowledge of legal issues surrounding emerging technologies, including IP, cyber security, and data privacy.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality and consistency in work product
• Experience in a corporate legal department or as outside counsel to corporate clients.
• Active bar license (in good standing) in at least one U.S. state
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Previous experience advising and representing clients in the engineering, architecture, or construction industry.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance