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Verdantas · 1 day ago

Corporate Counsel

Verdantas is redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through innovative technology and a commitment to people. The Corporate Counsel will lead legal support for the company's operations, focusing on contract management, compliance, and fostering a people-focused culture.

Environmental Consulting

Responsibilities

Lead with empathy, strong communication, and a people-focused approach to achieve successful results across the enterprise
Support and shape the company’s people-focused culture by promoting inclusivity, diversity, and collaboration by reinforcing positive workplace values and encouraging teamwork through outward messaging to potential candidates
Efficiently review contracts and contract revisions offered to Verdantas by clients and business partners to identify potential legal and business issues
Provide assistance and guidance to Assistant Corporate Counsel regarding legal and business matters
Draft, modify, and negotiate contracts to reduce legal and business risk, provide flexibility to Verdantas’ technical teams, and support ongoing and future business relationships
Draft, review, and revise agreements pertaining to confidentiality/non-disclosure, intellectual property, third-party reliance, teaming, and provide advice to internal clients regarding potential business implications
Provide guidance to internal clients regarding contract interpretation issues and approaches to mitigate risk. Providing guidance to technical and business staff in the preparation of form contracts, including reviewing and developing contract language, and coordinating and/or issuing contracts
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients, including Project Managers, senior company managers, and other stakeholders

Qualification

Commercial lawContract negotiationLegal writingEngineering backgroundEnvironmental consultingMulti-taskingTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

Graduate from an accredited law school and currently admitted to practice in one or more US states, with a preference for candidates licensed to practice in Florida, Louisiana, or Texas
Between 8 and 10 years of experience practicing law, preferably with a focus in commercial or contract law
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments involving a wide variety of technical disciplines, under tight deadlines for internal stakeholders
Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to effectively interact at all levels within the organization and with external clients of the company

Preferred

An undergraduate degree in engineering, geology or environmental science is preferred
Experience working in engineering, environmental consulting, or construction fields is preferred

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays

Company

Verdantas

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Verdantas is a firm that solves complex natural and built environment problems and partners with clients.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Pine Street Capital Partners
2024-05-07Acquired
2023-08-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Jesse Kropelnicki
Chief Executive Officer, Board Member
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Karla King
Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer
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