DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision of the Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel (as applicable), the Assistant General Counsel is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other legal agreements, interpreting federal and state regulations and court rulings, managing claims and litigation, including managing outside counsel engaged in such matters and providing counsel and assisting in a variety of other legal matters. Supervises junior-level attorneys and other Legal staff and has direct engagement with and serves as an advisor to executive leaders as well as corporate and operational staff daily. Advises and counsels stakeholders on laws and regulations, particularly in the fields of engineering, architectural, consulting, and technology services.
*Note: This is a hybrid role
Essential Duties:
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal agreements/documents relating to the engineering, architectural, consulting, and other services provided by the Company to its public and private sector clients.
- Research and interpret laws, statutes, regulations, decisions, and rulings applicable to Company matters, and counsel Company stakeholders on compliance with the same.
- Work in partnership with executive and operational leadership to provide legal guidance and recommendations on internal and external business affairs, transactions and/or policies.
- Critically evaluate applicable facts/law to advise Company stakeholders on actual or potential legal issues/claims and risk mitigation strategies pertaining to the same.
- Manage litigation and other legal matters conducted by outside counsel for the Company.
- Assist in preparation of corporate documents such as shareholder/director consents, meeting minutes and leases.
- Engage with the Company’s insurance broker/insurers on risk management and insurance matters.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Offer guidance and informal training to less experienced Department attorneys and personnel. May exercise direct supervision over other attorneys and staff within the Department. Supervises employees in accordance with organizational policies and applicable legal requirements. Responsibilities include conducting interviews, hiring and training personnel; planning, assigning, and directing tasks; evaluating performance; implementing rewards and disciplinary measures; addressing complaints; and resolving issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 12 or more years of demonstrated related in-house and/or law firm legal experience.
- Juris Doctorate from accredited law school is required.
- Member in good standing with bar in any state.
- Extensive contract drafting and litigation handling experience
- Demonstrated leadership and development of less seasoned attorneys/Legal personnel.
- Well-developed communications skills; ability to clearly and concisely express legal issues and strategies to Company stakeholders.
- Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently and in groups.
- Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules and priorities.
- Ability to generate ideas, make recommendations and come to consensus.
- Demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex issues.
- Excellent writing, presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
COMPENSATION
The approximate base compensation range for this position is $174,00-$329,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401 (k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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About UsMichael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
Skills Required
- 12 or more years of related in-house and/or law firm legal experience.
- Juris Doctorate from accredited law school.
- Member in good standing with a state bar.
- Extensive contract drafting experience.
- Extensive litigation handling experience and experience managing outside counsel.
- Demonstrated leadership and development of less seasoned attorneys/legal personnel.
- Well-developed verbal communication skills to explain legal issues and strategies to stakeholders.
- Excellent writing, presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
- Ability to research and interpret laws, statutes, regulations, decisions, and rulings applicable to company matters.
- Ability to advise on risk mitigation strategies and provide practical legal guidance to executive and operational leadership.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules and priorities; self-driven and resourceful.
What We Do
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country.
