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Azuria Water Solutions · 2 days ago

Legal Counsel

Chesterfield, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Azuria Water Solutions is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support its global legal needs, including dispute management, claims management, and contract negotiation. The role involves preparing legal documents, advising on regulations, and collaborating with business units on collections and legal matters.

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Responsibilities

Prepares and reviews various legal instruments and documents, such as contracts, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, etc

Where appropriate to protect the Company, suggests alternative provisions in contracts or subcontracts. Negotiates with the other party to craft provisions that are acceptable to both the other party and the Company

Examines case facts and law to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits, claims, bond claims or liens

Oversees outside attorneys who defend or prosecute any lawsuits, claims, mediations or arbitrations for which the Legal Counsel has primary responsibility

Oversees and manages the budget for outside attorneys and expert witnesses for all matters for which the Legal Counsel has primary responsibility

Gathers evidence and information to support management (legal and business) decision making

Advises the business on government regulations and/or legal rights

Works closely with the business units and finance personnel to review aged account receivables and assists with the collection of amounts owed to Azuria

Contributes to special projects across Azuria and Azuria’s Legal Department

Attends to miscellaneous legal questions and projects of the business units on a daily basis (as required)

Other duties as required

Qualification

Juris DoctorState Bar AdmissionLegal ExperienceNegotiation SkillsCritical ThinkingConstruction Document ExperienceMathematical SkillsProactive Problem-SolvingTime ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Required

Juris Doctor and current admission to a state bar association at the time of employment

Admission to the Missouri bar within six (6) months of employment

Minimum of two (2) years of legal experience

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents

Ability to respond effectively to highly sensitive inquiries or complaints

Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to senior management

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of legal concepts

Strong writing ability

Ability to read, analyze and interpret drawings, specifications and other construction documents

Ability to discuss the contents of these documents with engineers and Company personnel

Ability to effectively communicate suggested changes or requests for clarifications

Ability to negotiate with a wide variety of individuals and companies

Clear understanding of, and the ability to work with, mathematical concepts

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to create and edit spreadsheets using Excel

Commitment to managing a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment

Ability to manage competing priorities on a daily basis

Strong interpersonal and communications skills for cross-functional collaboration

Proactive problem-solving and business acumen

Desire for growth and challenge

Preferred

Experience in the construction industry

Three to five years experience in a fast-paced corporate legal department or a generalist background with both dispute resolution and transactional skills gained in a law firm

Ability to read, analyze and interpret drawings, specifications and other construction documents is desirable