Commercial Counsel - Associate Level - SLC UT

WesTech Engineering; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WesTech Engineering is seeking an Associate Commercial Counsel in Salt Lake City, UT to provide in-house legal support focusing on drafting and negotiating complex contracts, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

The role emphasizes construction and commercial law with an in-office focus, offering growth and exposure across operations. A hybrid schedule may be possible after an initial period.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in Utah or Iowa.
• 1–5 years of relevant legal experience, especially in litigation, construction law, contracts.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel and senior legal staff on commercial, corporate, and risk management matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate seven-figure commercial agreements, EPC contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, NDAs, and vendor/supplier contracts.
• Identify and mitigate risk in contract terms, regulatory compliance, business processes, operations.
• Monitor compliance in legal and regulatory matters.
• Resolve contract disputes in coordination with project management and business teams.
• Manage outside counsel on assigned matters.
• Maintain contract templates, playbooks, and internal legal guidance documents.
• Monitor and advise on compliance with relevant regulatory, licensing, and industry standards applicable to water infrastructure projects.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

J.D.

Job description

WesTech’s mission is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. To achieve this mission, we recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, and professional services.

Summary

The Associate Commercial Counsel is an entry-level, in-house attorney position and will be the second in-house generalist attorney in the legal department, reporting directly to the company’s general counsel. This position will be an integral part of providing legal advice and support across the company's operations, with emphases on contract drafting and review, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career attorney to gain hands‑on experience in many areas of law, including specifically construction and commercial law. This is primarily an in‑office position.

Candidates for this position may be required to pass pre‑employment and periodic screenings, including background checks, drug and alcohol tests, or other necessary assessments.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 annually

Responsibilities include:

• Support the General Counsel and senior legal staff on commercial, corporate, and risk management matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate seven‑figure commercial agreements, EPC contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, NDAs, and vendor/supplier contracts.
• Identify and mitigate risk in contract terms, regulatory compliance, business processes, operations.
• Monitor compliance in legal and regulatory matters.
• Resolve contract disputes in coordination with project management and business teams.
• Manage outside counsel on assigned matters.
• Maintain contract templates, playbooks, and internal legal guidance documents
• Monitor and advise on compliance with relevant regulatory, licensing, and industry standards applicable to water infrastructure projects

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice law in Utah or Iowa
• 1 – 5 years of relevant legal experience, especially in litigation, construction law, contracts, etc.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• 401K match up to 6%.
• Flexible work hours, with potential for two‑day a week hybrid schedule after two months.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an onsite and virtual medical facility
• Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability.
• PTO plan and Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

WesTech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.