Corporate Counsel

Description

• Support the continuous improvement of legal operations projects and processes to promote efficiency, including the drafting of contract templates such as global framework and intercompany agreements
• Manage disputes and claims, including post-execution issues such as: Change orders, Design defects, Breach of contract issues, and Arbitration proceedings and mediation processes
• Develop and maintain good relationships with external counsel
• Conduct legal research and analysis of laws and regulations that impact the business
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and negotiations with external parties
• Offer commercially minded, high quality, strategic and timely legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on a full spectrum of legal matters
• Provide close project management support to ensure smooth contract negotiation, execution and resolution of legal issues
• Provide support to the business to mitigate legal risks
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to customer and supplier agreements, procurement contracts, MOUs/LOIs, confidentiality agreements and other legal documents
• Design and deliver legal training to the business

Requirements

• Travel estimated at 20%, some international travel likely
• French or Spanish speaking is a plus and the ability to draft and negotiate in those languages
• Licensed to practice law
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to work with key business partners and render legal analysis appropriate in different contexts in order to maximize business results
• A multi-tasker and project manager - able to set priorities and manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Not essentials but highly regarded: experience in environmental compliance matters; or experience advising on government contracts, including familiarity with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• Commercial negotiations and transactional experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to navigate a matrixed organization in a global environment
• Outstanding negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
• 5-8 years of experience in commercial law, preferably at least 3 years in an in-house counsel role
• Good knowledge of dispute-resolution mechanisms
• High integrity and excellent business acumen and judgement. Ability to translate complex legal matters for non-legal audiences
• Experience in working in different cultures and environments
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills, with ability to influence and persuade in decision-making processes both internally and externally
• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience in the water technologies or engineering sector preferred
• Ability to contribute to the Legal Department as a team player
• Bar member in good standing

Benefits

• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1
• AD&D Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending &; Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance