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In-House Counsel, Contracts

Fehr & Peers

Job Location:

Walnut Creek, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 28 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 16 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Join Fehr & Peers to provide legal counsel for a team empowered to collaborate innovate and develop creative transportation solutions that improve communities. Here legal is a trusted partner to project managers not a gatekeeper and youll have real influence in managing risk while supporting the delivery of meaningful impactful work.

We are a transportation planning and engineering firm with 24 offices and more than 400 staff nationwide. Since 1985 we have partnered with public private and institutional clients to design and plan safer more effective ways for people and goods to move. Bringing together data technology and the experiences of the communities we serve we help clients make confident well-informed decisions.

We are seeking a talented and motivated attorney to join our two-person legal team within our Corporate Services legal team takes a consultative approach offering clear advice thoughtful solutions and resources that help colleagues make informed decisions.

We value work-life balance. We also value giving staff members opportunities for skill development growth and mentorship. We provide competitive benefits and the flexibility to seamlessly work both in the office and remotely.

Responsibilities

Contract Counsel

Review edit and negotiate a range of contracts including professional services agreements subconsultant agreements teaming agreements NDAs and vendor contracts
Identifykey risks in contracts and clearly explain those risks legal concepts and alternative approaches so technical staff can make informed businessdecisions
Partnerwith project managers and business services staff to negotiate contracts with clients teaming partners and vendors
Provide guidance on compliance matters including conflicts of interests confidentiality and insurance requirements
Manage intake and scheduling for contract review requests

Business Compliance and Support

Assist with business registrations and licensing in various jurisdictions
Conduct legal researchand make recommendationson a variety of topics relevant to our business
Build your understanding of our technical services and the legal landscape for A&E firms so your risk assessments and recommendations stay grounded in how the workactually getsdone

Resource Management

Maintain and update legal resources such as contract templates guidance documents and internal training materials

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school

3 years of professional experience as an attorney with substantial experience reviewing and negotiating contracts
Strong analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills

Ability to exercise sound independent judgment think critically through complex issues and adapt quickly in a dynamic fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills especially for explaining legal concepts and contract terms to our non-legal staff

Strong attention to detail

Proven ability to build andmaintainstrong internal relationships

Excellent time management and organizational skills with a proven ability to independently balance multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines.

A collaborative mindset grounded in humility strong listening skills and a supportive approach to working with colleagues

Curiosity and adaptability in leveraging AI and other emerging technologies to improve workflows enhance analysis and support efficient legal service delivery

Ability to reliably work in the Walnut Creek office at least two days per week.

Full-time and part-time schedules considered.

$120000 - $150000 a year

Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education experience and qualifications.

Benefit Highlights:

Medical Dental Vision Life and Disability Insurance.

401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing.

Flexible Spending Accounts.

Commuter Benefits.

Paid Vacation holidays and sick leave.

8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

Mentoring and Career Development programs.

Research and Development group participation and more.

Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.

EEO:Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race color creed religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital or parental status national origin ancestry citizenship age disability genetic information political affiliation military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nondiscrimination:Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency contactHuman Resources.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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