On-Site Corporate Counsel – Engineering & Infrastructure

S&ME; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ES

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays and PTO

Paid Maternity & Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship & Career Development

Credential Incentive Program

Company Vehicle & Fuel Card

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

S&ME is seeking a Corporate Counsel in Raleigh, NC to support the daily legal needs of the business across contracts, regulatory compliance, licensing, and corporate matters. You will partner with executives, project teams, and operations to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice.

The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school and an active NC license (or eligibility). Prior 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active North Carolina law license in good standing (or ability to obtain NC admission).
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong writing and communication with attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative across departments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including client contracts, professional services agreements, consultant agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and project-related contracts.
• Advise internal stakeholders on risk allocation, indemnification, insurance requirements, limitation of liability provisions, and dispute resolution terms.
• Manage contract disputes, defaults, and enforcement issues.
• Develop contract templates, playbooks, and best practices to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Advise on corporate governance and compliance matters and monitor and ensure regulatory compliance across all business operations
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on legislation and case laws relevant to the business.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel when necessary
• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to manage company risk
• Provide training and workshops on legal issues for staff.

Skills

Analytical & problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Independent work & multitasking

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Contract lifecycle management (CLM)

Legal technology tools

Job description

S&ME is seeking a Corporate Counsel in Raleigh, NC to support the daily legal needs of the business across contracts, regulatory compliance, licensing, and corporate matters. You will partner with executives, project teams, and operations to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice.

The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school and an active NC license (or eligibility). Prior 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple