Deputy General Counsel - Power

10-18 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Schedule Full-Time
Job Level Manager
Education Level Doctorate Degree (over 19 years)
Job Shift Day Job
Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Category Legal
Job Type Experienced
Schedule Full-time
Job Posting Mar 13, 2024, 12:12:00 AM
Unposting Date Ongoing
Req ID: 54765BR

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is $200,000-$300,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and vacation time may also be included in the compensation package.

Deputy General Counsel - Power: Providing Legal Support and Risk Management for WSP USA

Job Title:
Deputy General Counsel - Power

Experience:
Minimum of 18 years of legal practice experience in a relevant area, with at least 10 years as in-house counsel in the Architecture/Engineering or Construction industry

Location:
NJ, United States

Salary:
$200,000-$300,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications

Job Description:

The Deputy General Counsel for Power at WSP USA leads the delivery of legal services to the Power business and provides support to alternative delivery and climate resiliency as determined by the WSP USA General Counsel. This position reports directly to the WSP USA General Counsel and is a member of the WSP USA Legal Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

- Serve as the principal lawyer for the WSP USA Power business, providing legal advice and counsel consistent with WSP's policies
- Provide support to alternative delivery and resiliency as determined by the WSP USA General Counsel
- Work to protect the company's legal interests and maintain operations within the scope established by law
- Serve as the interface between business leadership and the WSP USA Legal team, aligning resources with needs as required
- Provide guidance on risk management and adherence to WSP policies
- Act as an advisory to project teams, making recommendations that impact the organization's business
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents related to services provided to clients in the public and private sectors
- Determine, develop, and implement internal organization policies and guidelines, training needs, and improvements in work processes and procedures
- Manage and support the management of litigation and dispute resolution-related activities in the assigned business
- Conduct or support investigations independently or in conjunction with the WSP Ethics & Compliance Team
- Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, and a member in good standing of the Bar of the state in which practicing law
- Minimum of 18 years of legal practice experience in a relevant area, with at least 10 years as in-house counsel in the Architecture/Engineering or Construction industry
- Experience with professional services, government contracts, and intellectual property
- Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field preferred
- Strong judgment and alignment with WSP values
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Experience collaborating and supervising other lawyers and legal professionals on a national and global basis

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

- High degree of business savvy and judgment
- Problem-solving orientation
- Responsive and reliable
- Ability to work independently
- Strong writing and public speaking skills
- Detail-oriented and analytical
- Excellent communication skills
- Energetic and motivated

Salary Information:

- Salary range of $200,000-$300,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications
- Additional benefits may be included in the compensation package, such as healthcare, retirement plans, and vacation time.

H1: WSP USA Deputy General Counsel - Power
H2: Responsibilities and Requirements of the Position

Bold Headlines:
- Lead Legal Services for WSP USA Power Business
- Protect Legal Interests and Maintain Operations
- Collaborate with WSP USA Legal Team
- Manage Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Minimum Requirements: Juris Doctorate and 18 Years Legal Practice Experience
- Additional Preferred Qualifications: Business Savvy and Strong Communication Skills
- Salary Range: $200,000-$300,000 per year

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