Corporate Counsel

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Corporate Counsel based in our Chicago, IL, Lakewood, CO, Columbia, MD with the potential to work a hybrid schedule or remotely from your home-office at the discretion of the Company. This position will have a primary responsibility for managing the portfolio of commercial insurance for our Company. The ideal candidate will help respond to the legal needs of the company by developing solutions to managing legal risk in a manner consistent with the law and corporate strategy; working with General Counsel and the rest of the department to respond to the needs of the practice; researching legal issues of any type as they arise; review and negotiate contracts and subcontracts pursuant to the risk and contract management policies of the company; working with other members of the department to help manage claims and outside counsel to achieve resolution of issues as they arise.  Work with General Counsel, executive management and other members of the legal department to help the company comply with the laws and regulations of the locations where it operates. 

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

• Work with General Counsel, and the legal department to respond to the legal needs of a dynamic professional service practice.
• Assist with managing professional liability, auto or general liability claims asserted against the company as they arise and bring them to resolution.
• Work with internal resources and external insurance brokers regarding commercial insurance program to ensure coverage for claims, compliance with insurance requirements and to respond to questions regarding insurance. 
• Research legal issues and changes in the law to ensure day to day compliance by the company’s operations. Advise on any perceived risks or liabilities to company management.
• Act as legal resource for various subjects as assigned.  Examples of legal topics include but are not limited to: project delivery/defective service issues arising out of construction projects, requirements for conducting business in various locations; cybersecurity issues; professional liability; commercial insurance; employee relations issues; intellectual property; bankruptcy; securities regulations; collection and payment issues; and other legal questions as they arise.
• Along with other members of the legal department, review and negotiate all types of contracts and subcontracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors; work collaboratively with General Counsel and Project or Client Managers to achieve positive and timely outcomes of negotiations.
• Provide high quality, positive and responsive services to both internal and external clients as issues arise to support effective resolution of the issue.
• Provide guidance and support to Project or Client Managers on contract or risk management related issues.
• Respond to requests for assistance and guidance from Project and Client Managers. 
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as needed.

• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree and a license to practice law in any state/province in the US or Canada is required. 

• At least 2 years of contract law experience, including the review, administration and negotiation of contracts; project related claims; evaluation of general legal issues and an ability to communicate complex legal issues to individuals not trained as lawyers. (required)
• Intermediated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint and working knowledge of Excel and Access. (required)
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues, groups of professionals, senior management, project teams, clients and subcontractors. (required)
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and logical thinking skills. (required)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, insurance documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports, legal documents, office procedures, and governmental regulations. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $86,495/year / Maximum Salary: $129,745 /year (Columbia, MD, Chicago, IL, Lakewood, CO)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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