Legal Counsel/Contract Specialist
Legal Counsel/Contract Specialist
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Job Description
Do you want to help engineer whats next
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience technical expertise and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures advanced analysis performance & code consulting and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 750 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States SGHs industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of whats possible.
What makes careers at SGH so special
The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator committed to advancing ourselves our teams and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.
There are many reasons to love SGH:
- Our Work:Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
- Our People:We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
- Our Commitment:We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
- Our Contribution:We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles strong relationships and future prosperity.
Work Arrangement: While our strong preference is for this position to be based out of our Waltham MA office in an in-office or hybrid capacity we are open to considering candidates based in one of our other offices working a hybrid schedule or working remotely depending on experience and team needs.
We want someone passionate about contracts and legal support
Become a member of our dynamic team dedicated to providing high quality legal support to one of the top engineering firms in the country!
What Youll Do:
- Draft review and negotiate a variety of contracts such as professional services agreements master agreements subconsultant/subcontractor agreements site releases confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements and vendor agreements.
- Understand and ensure consistency of contract terms with risk management and business objectives.
- Provide advice and interpretation of terms and conditions to mitigate risk. Counsel business leaders on negotiation strategy and directly negotiate with external clients with a focus towards continuing valued relationships.
- Establish and maintain trusted rapports and work closely with technical staff and operations teams to address legal issues affecting the companys day-to-day business.
- Educate internal clients through in-house presentations articles roundtables and other regular communications.
What Youll Need:
- Bachelors or Juris Doctor plus 2 or more years of applicable experience working in a corporate environment law firm and/or the construction industry.
- Familiarity with foreign licensing/registration for design professionals and government contracts a plus.
- Positive proactive and no-task-too-small-or-big mentality.
- Nimble efficient and focused on managing and prioritizing a high-volume workload.
- Equal parts independent and team player.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office (Word and Excel) email and internet use experience with applicable industry software.
Benefits Overview:
SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees.
- Paid Time Off (Vacation time Sick leave Holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
- Health Insurance (Medical Dental & Vision)
- Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
- Optional Life Insurance
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Fertility Family Forming and Hormonal Health benefit
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
- Legal & Identity Theft plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
Compensation:
The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidates experience qualifications and work location.
Base salary is a part of SGHs industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary pay for extra hours worked an annual discretionary bonus program generous paid time off and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGHs Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.
SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability please emailor calland ask for Human Resources.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Contract
