Associate General Counsel

KCI; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Family-friendly benefits

Collaborative working environment

Training and mentoring

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Associate General Counsel to shape commercial and real estate initiatives. This role requires expertise in contract negotiations and risk management. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and a Juris Doctor degree, preferably with a background in the AEC industry. Join a collaborative environment offering competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience preferred, with AEC industry knowledge.
• Member in good standing with any U.S. state bar required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team within the Legal Department.
• Manage enterprise-level legal issues involving significant complexity.
• Advise on critical legal, compliance, and governance matters.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee‑owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world‑class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

Overview

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee‑owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world‑class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

The Company

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee‑owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting‑edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning. KCI is currently ranked #53 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

Kci Benefits Information

We offer a competitive compensation package, family‑friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career. We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

The Associate General Counsel (Commercial & Real Estate) will step into a high‑visibility role shaping key commercial, real estate, and transactional initiatives across the company. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this attorney will partner with leaders at every level, build strong relationships inside and outside the organization, and help drive strategic execution while managing risk for KCI. This role is ideal for a seasoned transactional attorney—preferably with Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry experience—ready to lead contract negotiations, refine and manage contract templates, implement a contract lifecycle management platform, review office leases, support transactions involving the purchase of conservation easements, and assist with acquisitions. While KCI prefers this role be based at our Sparks, MD headquarters, we’re open to locating the position in one of the following KCI regional offices: Harrisburg, PA; Newark, DE; Raleigh, NC; Rock Hill, SC; Duluth, GA; or Tampa, FL.

• Contracts & Transactions
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including professional services agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, and vendor agreements.
  • Support contract lifecycle management and assist with the development of standard templates and contract processes.
• Real Estate & Leasing
  • Support real estate transactions, including the acquisition or sale of property interests and easements.
  • Review and negotiate commercial leases and subleases.
• Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Assist in the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
  • Support diligence reviews, coordinate with external advisors, and contribute to integration planning.
  • Draft and review letters of intent, term sheets, and transaction agreements.
• Risk Management & Insurance
  • Advise on risk allocation and mitigation in project delivery and operations.
  • Coordinate with the risk and insurance team on coverage matters and risk transfer strategies.
• Internal Collaboration & Education
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to operational leaders and staff.
  • Provide legal training and guidance to internal teams on key legal and risk topics.

Responsibilities

In addition to expertise within a designated functional area, the Associate General Counsel is expected to take on formal leadership responsibilities within the Legal Department. This includes managing and developing legal staff, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, business‑oriented legal services across the enterprise, as further described below.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal staff, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing work environment.
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and professional growth opportunities to support team members’ career development.
• Manage allocation of work across the team to ensure effective coverage of legal matters and alignment with business priorities.
• Establish and maintain standards for high‑quality, timely, and business‑oriented legal advice across the team.
• Partner with HR and senior leadership to recruit, onboard, and retain top legal talent.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Legal Department.
• Serve as a visible leader within the Company, modeling sound judgment, business acumen, and commitment to client service.

• Exercises broad independent authority in managing enterprise‑level legal issues that involve significant complexity, risk, and strategic importance.
• Advises senior executives on critical legal, compliance, and governance matters.
• Oversees or directly manages matters with multi‑jurisdictional, regulatory, or high‑stakes implications, often with limited need for escalation.
• Makes department‑or enterprise‑wide legal decisions, setting strategy and balancing risk tolerance against business objectives.

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school (required).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and analytical skills and the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple matters (from inception through implementation) simultaneously and flexibility to shift focus and priority as business needs change while also consistently maintaining strong attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
• Demonstrated exceptional capabilities with computer and software systems (Microsoft office family, etc.).

Education And/or Work Experience Preferred

• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant legal experience (required) within a law firm and/or in‑house (preferred).
• Experience within the AEC industry, including knowledge of potential risks and mitigation methods/strategies within the industry (preferred).

Certificates, Licenses And/or Registrations Required

• Member in good standing with any U.S. state bar (required).

Pre‑employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.