General Counsel

SESI Consulting Engineersishiring anIn-House Counseltoprovide legal guidance and support on a wide range of issues related to the firms business operations contracts risk management and regulatory compliance.

Your expertisewill play a vital role in supporting SESI Consulting Engineersgrowthandmaintainingour commitment to excellence with your strong negotiation skills a thorough understanding of legal and contractual language and the ability to manage relationships with both internal teams and external customers.This role is critical in managing legal risks ensuring compliance with industry regulations and protecting the firms interests in all legal matters

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned

1. Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft review and negotiate contracts with clients vendors subcontractors and partners including construction agreements project contracts non-disclosure privacy and service-level agreements.

1. Legal Compliance: Ensure the firms compliance with applicable local state and federal laws as well as industry-specific regulations (e.g. environmental health and safety building codes etc.).

1. Risk Management:Identifyand mitigate potential legal risks to the firm providing strategies to reduce exposure and manage liability related to projects contracts and business operations.

1. Dispute Resolution and Litigation: Work with outside counsel torepresentthe firm in legal disputes including claims related to contract breaches intellectual property construction defects or regulatory violations. Manage external counsel when necessary.

1. Financial Risk Management:Manages theclientlienand lien waiver process.Conductscollectionconversations with clients and escalate to attorneys if necessary.Identifiesassessesand implementsappropriate documentretention policies for the company.

1. Employment Law:Advise onemployment-related matters including employee contracts dispute resolution workplace safety and labor regulations ensuring adherence to labor laws and best practices.Developsand reviews employee related contracts such as non-disclosure non-compete and confidentiality agreements

1. Insurance and Liability: Oversee the firms insurance programsreviewingpolicies claims and coverage options to ensure adequate protection for the firm and its projects.

1. Training and Legal Awareness: Providetraining tostaff on legal topics relevant to the firm such as contract law compliance and ethical considerations in business practices.

1. General Legal Advice: Other day-to-day legal advice on various matters including business operations regulatory inquiries and internal policies to ensure sound decision-making.Manage relationships with outside attorneys using them when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This jobhas supervisoryresponsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully an individual shoulddemonstratethe following competencies:

Communications Exhibits effective listening and comprehension skills.Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form.Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally.Keeps others adequately informed.Selectsandusesappropriate communicationmethods.

Cooperation -Establishesand maintains effective relations;exhibitstact and consideration; offersassistanceand support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs;solicitscustomer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service andassistance; meets commitments.

Dependability - Follows instructions responds to management direction; takes responsibility/accountability for own actions; keeps commitments;commitstolong hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifiesappropriate personwith an alternate plan.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge;exhibitsability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes andplanswork activities; uses time efficiently; plans foradditionalresources; sets goals andobjectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.