Provide legal advice and risk assessments across a broad range of legal matters related to contracts.
Conduct transactional risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies aligned with corporate risk tolerances.
Analyze and summarize legal documents and contracts.
Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems involving the assigned Business Units.
Conduct and compile research.
Review owner contracts and support Business Unit leaders in the bidding/negotiation process.
Review routine project-related agreements.
Analyze change orders and waivers/releases prepared by others for legal risks.
Maintain and utilize best practices with respect to contract terms.
Deliver legal training to the Business Units on a variety of legal topics, including project specific requirements and ethics/compliance.
Develop and provide input to capture market trends and continuously improve processes.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Possession of a Juris Doctorate, sitting for the bar or with admission to the bar in the United States.
1-2 years of experience with contracts.
Exercises independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and initiate corrective action.
Triage and ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple competing demands simultaneously.
Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and applicable legislation affecting the operations.
Adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision while working in complex and changing environment.
Proven written and verbal communication abilities with emphasis on problem solving and negotiation, with ability to explain complex legal concepts to employees and staff at all levels.
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite, and various legal case management systems.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contracts and insurance documents.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff at all levels, both internal and external.

Corporate Counsel

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