Description:

Job Description:
At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you're a Senior Legal Counsel ready to provide contracting and other legal support for our infrastructure and environmental solutions businesses and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Core Responsibilities:

Serve as a valued and trusted member of the Altas Legal Department.
Review, draft, and negotiated engineering, environmental, construction, and other commercial contracts and legal documents across public and private sectors.
Advise internal stakeholders on contract status, legal risks, and liabilities, acting as the day-to-day legal point of contact and coordinating with the Legal Department.
Providing practical, business-oriented legal advice focused on risk mitigation, legal compliance, and Company goals, including anticipating and proactively addressing legal issues.
Investigate, negotiate, and manage pre-litigation contractual claims and support litigation and dispute management.
Collaborate with and support Legal Department colleagues, contribute to process improvements, and perform other assigned duties.

You'll thrive here if you

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to a State Bar.
8+ years of relevant experience, with 3-5 years of engineering/construction related industry experience preferred. Both in-house and law firm experience preferred.
Experience drafting and negotiating engineering, environmental, and construction contracts.
Experience identifying and mitigating legal risks and advising on infrastructure and environmental project delivery.
Experience with alternative delivery projects (design-build, P3) and professional firm licensing (preferred).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Collaborative team player with strong client-service mentality and work ethic.
Ability to manage a fast-paced, high-stress workload independently while maintaining confidentiality.

What you can expect from us:
The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life' core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job:

Career Level: Executive
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $160,000 - $185,000 annual salary

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state's law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.