Vice President Legal

Coleman|Nourian; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Híbrido; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Coleman Nourian, a leading professional services firm, seeks a lawyer with 12+ years to lead the legal function in the Philadelphia area. The candidate will drive complex commercial contracting, lead in-house counsel teams, manage outside counsel, and contribute to senior management decisions.

Experience in design/construction contracting and professional liability is preferred. The role reports to the CEO and involves developing a compliance program, collaborating with the acquisitions and HR

Qualificações

• 12+ years of legal experience in a corporate/in-house setting
• Experience with complex commercial contracting
• Prior in-house leadership of lawyers
• Experience in design and construction contracting and professional liability
• Ability to develop a compliance program and lead contracting process
• Senior management reporting to CEO; no relocation assistance

Responsabilidades

• Lead the contracting process and contract strategy.
• Develop and implement a compliance program.
• Oversee outside counsel and manage legal budget.
• Partner with acquisition team and HR on matters.
• Serve as primary legal advisor to the CEO and senior management.

Conhecimentos

Commercial contracting

In-house leadership

Construction contracts

Risk allocation

Indemnification

Duty to defend

Professional liability

Contract management

Leadership to CEO

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

In-House/Hybrid/Philadelphia Western Suburbs

Leading professional services firm seeks a lawyer with 12+ years to lead the legal function. This candidate must have complex commercial contracting, have been in- house, ideally from a large engineering, architectural, or professional services business, and managed lawyers. A working knowledge of professional liability, design and construction contracting, claims- made insurance , indemnification, duty-to-defend issues, and project risk allocation is strongly preferred. This person will lead the contracting process, develop a compliance program, work with the company’s acquisition team and HR, and direct and manage outside counsel. This lawyer will be part of senior management, and report and be the primary legal advisor to the CEO. No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Given the volume of applicants, it does become increasingly difficult for our recruiters to respond directly to each inquiry. Should you be selected to move forward in the process, you will receive further instructions regarding setting up an interview. We thank you for your understanding and patience in this process.