Description:

About You:
Are you ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Corporate Counsel, Environmental Consulting, Engineering and Remediation, ideally based in our North Little Rock, AR office. We are open to remote for the right candidate.

Who are we? We are An Environmental Company, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and over 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

What we can offer you:
As a key member of our An Environmental Company team, you can expect:

Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges
An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $130k - 160k commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401k with a competitive 4% employer match
Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the An Environmental Company Foundation
Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.

A day in the life:
Reporting to Senior Counsel, the Corporate Counsel will be an integral part of the Company's legal team and will work closely with members of the legal, sales and operational teams. The Corporate Counsel will work with project teams and lead the review, analysis, editing, negotiations, and finalization of a variety of legal documents, including master service agreements (MSAs), engineering and consulting contracts, field services contracts, subcontracts, non-disclosure agreements, requests for proposals and purchase order terms and conditions. You will also support the business and Assistant General Counsel with state registrations, company licenses, and other Company filings, as needed. The Corporate Counsel will drive meaningful improvements in how the company efficiently negotiates and manages risk and liability in its United States commercial contracts and operations and work closely with internal stakeholders to develop and implement improvements to contracting processes and tools.

Corporate Counsel may also be involved in providing other day-to-day operational support for the business. The ideal candidate will have experience negotiating business-to-business commercial agreements with sufficient experience to operate autonomously under the supervision and direction of the Senior Counsel. The candidate should be equally comfortable contributing to discussions with executive management and supporting operational leadership on day-to-day matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

As a key member of the Legal team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

Negotiating, interpreting, and drafting commercial contracts terms and conditions, specifically engineering and consulting contracts and MSAs, requests for proposals and other legal documents
Reviewing, analyzing, and editing client contract terms and conditions, preparing exceptions and providing explanations and recommendations to operational leadership
Identifying potential environmental and other contractual and operational liabilities and development of risk mitigation strategies
Drafting contract summaries and amendments to align with business strategies
Coordinating the review of client-specific contract requirements with the appropriate internal teams for compliance and risk management, including but not limited to contract insurance requirements with the Company's risk management team and advisors, health and safety requirements with the Corporate Health & Safety team, and cybersecurity requirements with the Company's cybersecurity and IT teams, as appropriate
Providing contract support and advising project managers on contract issues/change management as needed during project execution with emphasis on risk management
Assisting with compliance and corporate governance matters (i.e. managing state licensing and filing requirements for such licenses)
Researching and analyzing the law on complex issues and writing concise, practical summaries for legal and operational leadership
Willingness and ability to operate independently of junior staff
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, verbally and through written means, and interact with others effectively

Your Expertise and Skills
To Perform This Job Successfully, Individuals Must Be Able to Perform Each Duty and Responsibility Satisfactorily. the Requirements Listed Below Are Representative of The Knowledge, Skill, And/or Ability Required.

J.D. and Admission to State Bar
Strong Academic Credentials
7+ Years of Relevant Experience, Including Experience (1) Drafting, Reviewing and Negotiating Complex Contracts in The Professional Services and Engineering and Environmental Services Fields, (2) Research and Writing and Governance/licensing Matters, and (3) Developing and Advising on Risk Management Strategies
Knowledge of Laws, Rules and Regulations Relevant to Environmental Remediation and Field Projects Strongly Preferred
Experience Dealing with Commercial and Public (federal, State and Local Municipalities) Contracting and Projects
Federal Contracting Experience Strongly Preferred

Abilities:

Sound and Practical Business Judgment as Well as Common Sense
Comfort in Identifying, Prioritizing, and Solving Problems
Strong Writing and Presentation Skills and Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, and A Commitment to Quality
Ability to Prioritize Tasks, Think Clearly Under Pressure, Meet Tight Deadlines, and Thrive with Minimal Supervision in A Fast-Paced, Growing Company
Ability to Navigate Uncertainty and Provide Legal Guidance
Ability to Think and Act Strategically and Proactively
Ability to Communicate Effectively with Cross-Functional Teams (e.G. Hr, Health and Safety, It and Finance)

The Above Statements Are Intended to Describe the General Nature of Work Being Performed by People Assigned to This Classification. They Are Not to Be Construed as An Exhaustive List of All Responsibilities, Duties and Skills Required of Employees so Classified. if You Are an Individual with A Disability and Require a Reasonable Accommodation to Complete Any Part of The Application Process, or Are Limited in The Ability or Unable to Access or Use This Online Application Process and Need an Alternative Method for Applying, You May Contact 949-988-3500 or Careers@montrose-Env.Com for Assistance.