In-House Counsel, Contracts

Role Overview

• Review, edit, and negotiate a range of contracts, including professional services agreements, subconsultant agreements, teaming agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts
• Identify key risks in contracts and clearly explain those risks, legal concepts, and alternative approaches so technical staff can make informed business decisions
• Partner with project managers and business services staff to negotiate contracts with clients, teaming partners, and vendors
• Provide guidance on compliance matters, including conflicts of interests, confidentiality, and insurance requirements
• Manage intake and scheduling for contract review requests
• Assist with business registrations and licensing in various jurisdictions
• Conduct legal research and make recommendations on a variety of topics relevant to our business
• Build your understanding of our technical services and the legal landscape for A&E firms, so your risk assessments and recommendations stay grounded in how the work actually gets done
• Maintain and update legal resources such as contract templates, guidance documents, and internal training materials

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
• 3-5 years of professional experience as an attorney with substantial experience reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, think critically through complex issues, and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for explaining legal concepts and contract terms to our non-legal staff
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong internal relationships
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to independently balance multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset grounded in humility, strong listening skills, and a supportive approach to working with colleagues
• Curiosity and adaptability in leveraging AI and other emerging technologies to improve workflows, enhance analysis, and support efficient legal service delivery
• Ability to reliably work in the Walnut Creek office at least two days per week.
• Full-time and part-time schedules considered.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave.
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Mentoring and Career Development programs.
• Research and Development group participation, and more.