Contract Attorney

Min 25 yrs required

Contract, Part-time

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Contract Attorney - Part-time role in FL, TX or MO

UES, a rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm, is seeking a Contract Attorney to join our team. As a pioneer in the industry with over six decades of experience, UES works on projects of all sizes for public and private clients. We are committed to excellence and have a defined set of values that guide us in our work. Our team is dedicated to safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value, and excellence.

As a Contract Attorney at UES, you will play a crucial role in reviewing, negotiating, and administering contractual terms and conditions in alignment with UES policies and specific business units. You will work closely with Business Development, Operations Management, technical experts, and the UES Legal Department. This is a part-time role, working 20-25 hours a week, and can be done remotely from Florida, Texas or Missouri.

Key Responsibilities:

- Scrutinize and negotiate government and commercial confidentiality agreements, RFPs, teaming agreements, proposals, contracts, and change orders.
- Provide guidance to UES personnel on contractual terms and associated risks.
- Assist in identifying and managing risks for each project.
- Revise contractual documents as needed, adhering to UES procedures and project-specific risk evaluations.
- Coordinate the review of contractual documents with various departments, including Legal, Risk Management, Tax, Finance, Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, Business Development, and Operations.
- Support attorneys in reviewing and negotiating contractual documents with clients.
- Identify and negotiate contract changes with clients during project execution.
- Advise and train technical staff on contract administration, risk mitigation, change order management, cost and pricing, and other relevant topics.
- Provide support in various areas, including contract review, negotiation, monitoring, close-out, indirect rate adjustments, audits, and proposal preparation.

Experience and Qualifications:

- Must be licensed to practice law in at least one state (ideally Florida) and a member of the relevant Bar in good standing.
- Board Certification, or eligibility for Board Certification, in Construction Law is a plus.
- 25+ years of experience reviewing, revising, and negotiating contract language within the EPC, Construction, and Environmental consulting services industries.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products and SharePoint.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse customers and clients, including commercial clients, state agencies, local governmental agencies, and federal agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred.

Mission:

At UES, we are trusted engineering partners, enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving. Our goal is to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community's land, foundations, and structures from development to redevelopment.

EEOC Statement:

We at UES are committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of all team members. We are dedicated to bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!

Who We Are:

UES is a leading engineering firm that provides essential services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. From drillers to administrative staff, our team members contribute directly to projects that transform communities. We are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients and are always looking for enthusiastic talent to join our team.

Growing in Excellence:

As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. With 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.

Why Work at UES?

- We value the individual contributions of our employees and provide great benefits to support them both in and out of the workplace.
- Check out our website and social media channels to learn more about our company and our culture.

Join our team at UES and be #GroundedInExcellence. We are an EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We welcome and embrace diversity, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

- Team: Legal
- Work Type: Contract Role: Part-time
- Location Type: remote

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Legal drafting, contract negotiation, risk management, project management, communication, Microsoft Office, SharePoint

Must be licensed to practice law in at least one state and have a Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred).

Apply through the company's website or contact the recruiter for more information.

Qualification and Experience Must be licensed to practice law in at least one state (ideally Florida) and a member of the relevant Bar in good standing. Board Certification or eligibility for Board Certification in Construction Law is a plus.

Legal