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Geosyntec Consultants · 2 days ago

Corporate Counsel

Overland Park, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Geosyntec Consultants is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients. They are seeking a Corporate Counsel who will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating contracts, researching legal issues, and helping the company manage and mitigate risk.

ConsultingCRMEnvironmental ConsultingInformation TechnologyInnovation Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Work with the legal department to respond to the legal needs of a dynamic professional service practice

Review, negotiate and draft project-related agreement in a manner consistent with the negotiation parameters established by the company

Assist with the management of professional liability, auto or general liability claims asserted against the company as they arise to bring them to resolution

Work with internal resources and external insurance brokers regarding commercial insurance program to ensure coverage for claims, compliance with insurance requirements and to respond to questions regarding insurance

Research legal issues and changes in the law to ensure day to day compliance by the company’s operations

Advise on any perceived risks or liabilities to company management

Act as legal resource for various subjects as assigned. Examples of legal topics include but are not limited to: cybersecurity issues; professional licensing regulations; employee relations issues; intellectual property; bankruptcy; securities regulations; collection and payment issues; and other legal questions as they arise

Along with other members of the legal department, review and negotiate all types of contracts and subcontracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors

Work collaboratively with other members of the department and Project or Client Managers to achieve positive and timely outcomes of negotiations

Provide high quality, positive and responsive services to both internal and external clients as issues arise to support effective resolution of the issue

Provide guidance and support to Project or Client Managers on contract or risk management related issues

Respond to requests for assistance and guidance from Project and Client Managers

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as needed

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Contract law experienceMicrosoft WordAdobe AcrobatPowerPointExcelAccessAnalytical skillsLogical thinkingContract interpretationInterpersonal skillsPresentation skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a license to practice law in any state in the U.S

At least 5 years of contract law experience, including evaluation of legal issues and an ability to communicate complex legal issues to individuals not trained as lawyers

Intermediated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint and working knowledge of Excel and Access

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues, groups of professionals, senior management, project teams, clients and subcontractors

Excellent interpersonal, analytical and logical thinking skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, insurance documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports, legal documents, office procedures, and governmental regulations