Description:

Overview:
Company Overview:
Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.

Job Description:
Job Description:
Allied Universal® is hiring a Associate Counsel. The Associate Counsel is responsible for supporting the Legal Services Group and the Allied Universal Technology Services line of business. This team member will work out of the organization's eastern corporate headquarters in Conshohocken, PA and will report to the Vice President – Associate General Counsel.

Responsibilities:

Use independent judgment and discretion in drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating a variety of contracts and transaction documents, including customer contracts, Requests for Proposal, SaaS, Reseller, Non-Disclosure, General, Subcontractor, and Vendor agreements
Serve as primary negotiator with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and opposing counsel, balancing risk with business objectives
Establish and maintain contract templates, playbooks, protocols, and processes that enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability associated with executing commercial transactions
Advise senior leadership with clear, strategic legal guidance, including executive summaries of high-impact negotiations, to facilitate awareness and approval of non-standard contract terms
Shape and strengthen internal policies, procedures, and training programs to promote compliance and operational excellence
Anticipate and mitigate regulatory and compliance risks, implementing proactive strategies to safeguard the business
Partner with cross-functional teams and executives to align legal strategy with key initiatives and long-term goals
Assist with resolution of customer, contractor, subcontractor, and vendor disputes, including claims for delay, defects, and payment disputes, ensuring outcomes that support both compliance and business priorities
Support compliance with federal, state, and local construction laws and regulations, including licensing, lien law, and safety codes
Collaborate with procurement and vendor management teams on sourcing and contract compliance
Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments for mergers and acquisitions, draft and review transaction documents, and support post-merger integration while maintaining and updating legal templates, resources, and governance protocols
Perform other transactional, legal, and regulatory duties as needed

Qualifications:

Law degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in any jurisdiction
Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience, including contract negotiation, corporate law, and regulatory compliance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with company management, regulatory bodies, customers, and other stakeholders about laws, regulations, rulings, contract terms, and interpretive guidance
Strong ability to provide risk assessment and mitigation support
Solid understanding of the general liability insurance process including claim handling and indemnification obligations
Ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization, including with internal clients, external counsel, and government agency officials, while functioning as a team player
Familiarity with project insurance, bonding and risk management practices
Experience working in Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive platforms
Able to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines
Occasional travel to attend meetings, deliver training, etc.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, including attention to detail, and a self-driven, problem-solving mindset
Experience working in or advising service-based industries, such as physical security solutions, security system licensing and implementation services, and commercial construction, is a plus
Ability to drive deliverables and influence both internal and external stakeholders in a team setting

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience conducting audits or investigations
Previous experience creating or managing contracting processes and workflows
Project management and Smartsheet experience
Legal experience in construction law with exposure to security systems, low-voltage systems, or other technical/engineering construction fields is a plus

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Enrollment in our company's 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID
2025-1454247