Corporate Counsel

Description

• Act as legal resource for various subjects as assigned. Examples of legal topics include but are not limited to: cybersecurity issues; professional licensing regulations; employee relations issues; intellectual property; bankruptcy; securities regulations; collection and payment issues; and other legal questions as they arise.
• Provide high quality, positive and responsive services to both internal and external clients as issues arise to support effective resolution of the issue.
• Respond to requests for assistance and guidance from Project and Client Managers.
• Provide guidance and support to Project or Client Managers on contract or risk management related issues.
• Work with internal resources and external insurance brokers regarding commercial insurance program to ensure coverage for claims, compliance with insurance requirements and to respond to questions regarding insurance.
• Assist with the management of professional liability, auto or general liability claims asserted against the company as they arise to bring them to resolution.
• Work with the legal department to respond to the legal needs of a dynamic professional service practice.
• Review, negotiate and draft project-related agreement in a manner consistent with the negotiation parameters established by the company.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the department and Project or Client Managers to achieve positive and timely outcomes of negotiations.
• Advise on any perceived risks or liabilities to company management.
• Research legal issues and changes in the law to ensure day to day compliance by the company’s operations.
• Along with other members of the legal department, review and negotiate all types of contracts and subcontracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, insurance documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports, legal documents, office procedures, and governmental regulations. (required)
• Intermediated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint and working knowledge of Excel and Access. (required)
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and logical thinking skills. (required)
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a license to practice law in any state in the U.S. (required)
• At least 5 years of contract law experience, including evaluation of legal issues and an ability to communicate complex legal issues to individuals not trained as lawyers. (required)
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues, groups of professionals, senior management, project teams, clients and subcontractors. (required)

Benefits

• Minimum Salary: $114,725 /year / Maximum Salary: $183,560 /year (Columbus, OH)
• Minimum Salary: $126,195 /year / Maximum Salary: $201,910 /year (Seattle, WA)
• Minimum Salary: $120,460 /year / Maximum Salary: $192,735 /year (Lakewood, CO, Oak Brook, IL, Chicago, IL)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance