Senior Counsel

Michael Baker International; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life/AD&D/Disability Insurance

Professional Development

Generous Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Michael Baker International in the United States seeks an experienced Senior Counsel to draft, review, and negotiate contracts for engineering, architecture and technology services, under the Chief Legal Officer. This hybrid role engages with corporate staff daily to advise on laws and regulations.

You will interpret federal and state regulations, manage claims and outside counsel, and provide guidance to stakeholders on risk and compliance.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• 8+ years of related in-house and/or law firm experience.
• Contract drafting and litigation/claims handling experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal agreements/documents relating to engineering, architecture and other services.
• Research and interpret laws, regulations, decisions and rulings and counsel stakeholders on compliance.
• Provide legal guidance and training on internal/external business affairs, transactions and policies.
• Advise on risk mitigation strategies pertaining to legal issues and claims.
• Manage litigation and outside counsel for the company.
• Assist in preparation of corporate policies, meeting minutes and leases.

Skills

Contract drafting

Litigation/claims handling

Writing and presentation

Communication skills

Self-driven

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Under direct supervision of the Chief Legal Officer, Deputy General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel (as applicable), the Senior Counsel is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other legal agreements, interpreting federal and state regulations and court rulings, managing claims and litigation, including managing outside counsel engaged in such matters and providing counsel and assisting in a variety of other legal matters. Engages with and serves as an advisor to corporate and operational staff daily. Advises and counsels stakeholders on laws and regulations, particularly in the fields of engineering, architectural, consulting, and technology services.

*Note: This is a hybrid role.

Essential Duties:

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal agreements/documents relating to the engineering, architecture, consulting, and other services provided by the Company to its public and private sector clients.
• Research and interpret laws, statutes, regulations, decisions, and rulings applicable to Company matters, and counsel Company stakeholders on compliance with the same.
• Provide legal guidance and training to Company personnel on internal and external business affairs, transactions and/or policies.
• Critically evaluate applicable facts/law to advise Company stakeholders on actual or potential legal issues/claims and risk mitigation strategies pertaining to the same.
• Manage litigation and other legal matters conducted by outside counsel for the Company.
• Assist in preparation of corporate policies and other documents such as shareholder/director consents, meeting minutes and leases.
• Engage with the Company’s insurance broker/insurers on risk management and insurance matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8 or more years of demonstrated related in-house and/or law firm legal experience.
• Juris Doctorate from accredited law school is required.
• Member in good standing with bar in any state.
• Contract drafting and litigation/claims handling experience
• Well-developed communications skills; ability to clearly and concisely express legal issues and strategies to Company stakeholders.
• Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently and in groups.
• Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules and priorities.
• Ability to generate ideas, make recommendations and come to consensus.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex issues.
• Excellent writing, presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

COMPENSATION

The approximate base compensation range for this position is $141,000-$245,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits