Serve as a valued and trusted member of the Atlas Legal Department.
Review, draft, and negotiate engineering, environmental, construction, and other commercial contracts and legal documents across public and private sectors.
Advise internal stakeholders on contract status, legal risks, and liabilities, acting as the day-to-day legal point of contact and coordinating with the Legal Department.
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice focused on risk mitigation, legal compliance, and Company goals, including anticipating and proactively addressing legal issues.
Investigate, negotiate, and manage pre-litigation contractual claims and support litigation and dispute management.
Collaborate with and support Legal Department colleagues, contribute to process improvements, and perform other assigned duties.

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to a State Bar.
8+ years of relevant experience, with 3-5 years of engineering/construction related industry experience preferred.
Both in-house and law firm experience preferred.
Experience drafting and negotiating engineering, environmental, and construction contracts.
Experience identifying and mitigating legal risks and advising on infrastructure and environmental project delivery.
Experience with alternative delivery projects (design-build, P3) and professional firm licensing (preferred).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Collaborative team player with strong client-service mentality and work ethic.
Ability to manage a fast-paced, high-stress workload independently while maintaining confidentiality.

We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave.
We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company.
We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Senior Legal Counsel – Engineering, Construction

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