Overview
Senior Corporate Counsel role at Kleinfelder. The Senior Corporate Counsel will serve as a legal advisor to the Company, with a primary focus on contracts and litigation management. The position requires drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial and public-sector client and subcontractor agreements, managing claims and litigation matters, developing litigation strategy, and overseeing outside counsel. The role also covers risk management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance, working with executives, project managers, and technical teams to support business objectives while safeguarding legal and financial interests.
Responsibilities
- Review, negotiate, draft, and advise on all forms of upstream and downstream contracts.
- Serve as a contracting resource and subject matter expert, guiding contract specialists and project stakeholders to ensure contracts comply with company policies and risk management objectives.
- Support project teams during contractual negotiations with clients and vendors.
- Manage all phases of litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including pre-litigation risk assessment, case strategy development, and oversight of outside counsel.
- Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes and other legal functions, and collaborate to implement improvements and achieve department goals.
- Assist with development and implementation of enhancements to the company’s contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform.
- Collaborate with project teams and business leaders to assess legal risk and develop practical, business-minded solutions and mitigation strategies.
- Work with the Risk Mitigation Director and Insurance Manager to ensure comprehensive risk mitigation and insurance programs.
- Provide legal support to corporate services groups (e.g., safety, finance, IT, and HR).
- Develop and conduct contracting and risk management training.
- Assist with corporate governance matters, including drafting bylaws, board resolutions and consents.
- Support and assist with all areas of the company's compliance programs, including privacy, data security, and political contributions.
- Assist with due diligence and provide legal support in connection with mergers and acquisitions.
- Support the General Counsel as needed and perform additional tasks as assigned.
Position Competency Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and express ideas and information clearly.
- Solid understanding of commercial, federal, state, and local government contracting and practices.
- Excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and achieve project objectives.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; delivers quality work product.
- Ability to manage complex legal issues and provide clear, actionable advice.
- Strong multitasking and time management skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment.
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomatic skills; must be a team player.
Experience & Academic Requirements
Education: Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school and active membership in any state bar.
Experience: 6–10 years of experience in construction law or a related field, with a focus on contract negotiations, risk management, and resolution of claims/disputes. Experience with various forms of project delivery (e.g., Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, CM/GC and PPP) desired.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. We are a cross-disciplinary team of problem-solvers dedicated to doing the right thing, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.
Benefits and Equal Opportunity
Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. Salary range: $118,619–$218,793. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.
Notice to Third Party Agencies
Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement. Unsolicited resumes will be deemed the property of Kleinfelder.
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