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Hemphill - Search • Consulting • Staffing · 2 hours ago

Attorney

Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Hemphill is helping a mid-sized company with headquarters in Lincoln hire their first in-house attorney. The attorney will focus on reviewing and negotiating client contracts and ensuring compliance with all contracts while working closely with the President and various stakeholders.

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Hiring Manager

Todd Luther

Responsibilities

Review each client contract & MSA to identify risk, exposure, indemnification, limits to liability, performance guarantees, deliverables, pricing, payment terms, and all other key points then work with the President and client or their attorney to negotiate mutually agreeable terms

Work closely with the President while negotiating contract terms and structure that reduces risk while optimizing the company’s position

Negotiate contracts with subcontractors and vendors that minimizes risk and positions the company favorably

Work closely with the President while negotiating Joint venture partner agreements

Once contracts are fully executed, abstract the contract to highlight the most important terms, clauses, and obligations. Work with the accounting and operations teams to ensure all are aware of the most important elements of the contract

Provide oversight while making sure the company is in compliance with all contracts