Corporate Counsel - 2694

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

Join a firm that rewards accomplishment, values the opinions of employees, and embraces opportunities for meaningful change. WADE TRIM, a full-service engineering firm, is seeking a highly-motivated strategic professional to work collaboratively in a corporate environment to work directly with Wade Trim’s General Counsel in achieving long-term objectives and goals. 

We are looking for a Corporate Counsel to join our Legal Team. The candidate must have a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, current state license to practice law, or the ability to obtain one through reciprocity, and 1-4 years of legal counsel experience in a major law firm, corporation, or both. The candidate must also have solid and efficient drafting skills with knowledge of standard contracting administration procedures, concepts, principles, and methods. A flexible hybrid-remote work schedule is available after 90 days of employment.

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and legal instruments, communicate areas of concern with suggested solutions, and participate in negotiating resolutions; this includes, but is not limited to, client, subconsultant, vendor, confidentiality, teaming, licensing, digital transmission, technology, Human Resources, real estate, and other corporate transaction documents
• Review applicable insurance requirements for compliance with existing company policies.  Assist project managers and accounting team in reviewing subconsultant insurance requirements for compliance with corresponding projects.
• Work with the Legal Department and Information Technology (among other departments) to implement, migrate, administer, manage, and utilize Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software; prior experience leading or actively participating in the implementation of CLM software preferred
• Provide CLM support and training, including first level support for CLM training, data requests, dashboards / reporting, and tracking of attributes / obligations
• Onboard and train new users (both technical and non-technical) on the CLM system functionality and related processes
• Assist in development of CLM training materials and user manuals, and implement a train-the trainer model as appropriate
• Manage contract templates and clause libraries for its commercial contracts with clients, partners, and vendors
• Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation and implementation
• Work with the Legal Department to manage the organization’s enterprise risk management program, including generating reports relating to contracts and projects, administration of the CLM system, and education/training of employees regarding legal risk
• Assist with updating, maintaining, and communicating records retention policies and procedures
• Train employees in the identification of project risk, their responsibilities regarding risk and risk reduction tools and techniques
• Provide legal support in regulatory compliance matters
• Assist in the management of the organization’s claims and litigation, including working with appropriate business units to resolve claims, contract disputes, and litigation, and providing legal advice as necessary.  
• Assist with claims management, including litigation and contract disputes, subpoenas, and providing legal advice as necessary
• Investigate and prepare reports of findings into allegations of legal wrongdoing and breaches of company policy
• Provide legal support for Human Resources issues (policies, termination practices, worker’s compensation, legal research, contract review, immigration, changing legal landscape for multi-state / hybrid work force employer, etc.)
• Assist with the maintenance of general corporate legal documentation – update/maintain employee stock agreements, corporate by-laws, notes payable, offer letter, contract labor agreements, summary plan descriptions, etc.
• Assist with the organization’s procedure for identifying, resolving, and addressing project-related conflicts of interest
• Conduct legal research, including the drafting of detailed memorandums, on a variety of topics relating to contracts, Human Resources, employment law, corporate obligations, changes in the law on any variety of topics, and any other legal research for legal issues that may arise
• Assist with legal research, as well as managing, maintaining, and pursing necessary qualifications for all firm licenses required to conduct business across all jurisdictions
• Provide General Counsel with assistance for mergers and acquisitions
• Assist the General Counsel with all legal issues that may arise

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, and current state license to practice law, or the ability to obtain one through reciprocity

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, and current state license to practice law, or the ability to obtain one through reciprocity
• Energetic self-starter with 1-4 years of legal counsel experience in a major law firm, corporation, or both; experience with an engineering firm / legal issues facing engineering companies preferred, but not required
• Solid and efficient drafting skills with knowledge of standard contracting administration procedures, concepts, principles, and methods
• Negotiation skills, and solid ability to make judgment calls during negotiations
• Integrity, discretion, and strong analytical and organizational skills with clear attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Strong work ethic, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Results oriented, effective at managing multiple priorities, ability to prioritize conflicting demands, organize time and resources to meet deadlines and deliver consistent results for the business, and bring assignments to successful completion

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.

Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.