GFT · 1 day ago
Corporate Counsel
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expGFT is a privately held AEC firm that innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. They are seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to manage a wide range of legal matters, focusing on contracts and risk management while supporting the company's growth and innovation goals.
ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementInfrastructureTransportationWater
Responsibilities
Reviewing and negotiating professional services contracts and providing practical, timely guidance to project teams
Advising operations and corporate staff on legal, risk, and compliance matters related to GFT’s projects and services
Collaborating with functional teams (e.g., Safety, Accounting, HR, IT, BD/Marketing) to develop policies, procedures, and training materials
Managing a variety of legal issues assigned by the Senior Corporate Counsel, including claims, litigation, contract disputes, collections, research, compliance, and governance
Evolving GFT’s legal approach to digital project delivery, intellectual property (IP) rights management, technology contracting, outsourcing models, and emerging technologies
Supporting brand protection and marketing efforts, including trademark use, promotional material clearance, and third-party content rights
Advising on data privacy, consumer protection, and confidential information management, in coordination with the FSO, IT, and cybersecurity teams
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
Active bar license (in good standing) in at least one U.S. state
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney
Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills with a business-minded, solutions-oriented approach
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Collaborative mindset and ability to build trust across cross-functional teams
High attention to detail and a commitment to quality and consistency in work product
Experience in a corporate legal department or as outside counsel to corporate clients
Preferred
Previous experience advising and representing clients in the engineering, architecture, or construction industry
Working knowledge of legal issues surrounding emerging technologies, including IP, cyber security, and data privacy
Company
GFT
GFT provides planning, design, technology, and construction management services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
OceanSound Partners
2023-03-08Acquired
2023-03-07Debt Financing
2023-01-09Private Equity
Leadership Team
Art Barrett
Senior Vice President
John Derr
Executive Vice President - Transportation Advisor
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