Internal Legal Counsel - US

Description

• Support litigation and dispute management and engage external counsel as needed
• Support business development activities, including the legal aspects of joint ventures, partnerships, and procurement strategy
• Provide comprehensive legal guidance across corporate, commercial, and procurement-related matters, including contracts, employment, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, tax considerations, and risk management
• Review and address legal redlines and comments from internal and external stakeholders, identify key issues, and advise on commercial terms that may have legal or high-risk implications
• Conduct legal research and maintain current knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws to ensure ongoing compliance
• Develop, update, and implement corporate and procurement policies and procedures, such as, but not limited to, ethical practices, ITC, IRA, and PWA compliance
• Advise senior management and project teams on legal risks, business implications, and strategic decision-making
• Draft, review, and negotiate of agreements, including subcontracts, MSAs, EPC agreements, terms and conditions, amendments, and procurement templates, ensuring protection of company interests and alignment with prime contract flow-down requirements
• Develop standard legal documents and tools, including notice templates, procurement forms such as LNTP, and improvements to legal processes to enhance efficiency and consistency
• Participate in internal page-turn reviews, external negotiations, and client or subcontractor calls as the organization's legal representative
• Provide training and guidance to staff regarding legal compliance, contract obligations, and best practices

Requirements

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, employment law, and contract law
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Admitted to practice law in the United States
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as in-house counsel or in a law firm, with a focus on corporate law and commercial contracts
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
• Experience in the energy, construction, or engineering sectors is a plus
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Benefits

• Rising Edge will pay for all safety training courses for each employee averaging $1000 per employee for the base requirements
• Weekly Pay Periods
• DPSP matching program that offers increased matching contributions based on your years of service with the company
• Competitive compensation
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
• Out of town work includes either all inclusive camp accommodations or daily meal per diem and individual accommodations
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) allowance provided each year once a field worker passes their probationary period

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance