Counsel - Legal and Contracts

Min 6 yrs required

Full-time

No

Counsel - Legal and Contracts:

- Job Title: Counsel - Legal and Contracts
- Location: Westport, CT
- Salary: Competitive and based on experience
- Experience: 6-8 years as a qualified attorney
- Department: Legal and Contracts
- Company: Cumming Corporation
- Category: Project Management/Program Management
- Job ID: 2024-6967
- Posted Date: 16 hours ago (2/1/2024 1:26 AM)

Overview:
- Join a dynamic and growing project and cost management consultancy
- Work on exciting and diverse projects with global impact
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Responsibilities:
- Assist in implementing and developing the company's risk management program
- Review contracts and agreements to identify and mitigate potential risks
- Educate team members on risks and assist in contract negotiations
- Implement contract and subconsultant management program
- Handle labor and employment matters
- Coordinate with insurers to ensure appropriate insurance coverage
- Assist with pre- and post-acquisition activities
- Manage claims, subpoenas, and litigation
- Ensure corporate compliance with anti-bribery, data privacy, government relations, and other regulatory matters
- Handle general corporate legal matters for domestic and foreign operations
- Stay updated on legal developments affecting company operations
- Assist with dispute resolution during contract performance
- Review and negotiate commercial leases
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree required
- 6-8 years experience as an attorney
- Licensed in Connecticut or in a jurisdiction capable of waiving into Connecticut Bar
- General construction experience required
- Experience with drafting and negotiating professional consulting documents
- Knowledge of risk management in the construction industry
- Experience with project management, construction management, cost management, consultant, and confidentiality agreements
- Familiarity with insurance coverages in the construction industry
- Experience with general corporate matters and regulatory compliance
- Preferred: litigation experience, familiarity with contract and document management software, in-house corporate experience, and merger and acquisition experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Solid legal research skills

Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants

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Contract Review and Negotiation, Risk Identification and Management, Legal Research, Communication, Project Management, Construction Management, Cost Management, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Labor and Employment Law, Litigation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Contract and Document Management Software

Juris Doctorate degree

Interested candidates can apply online and can also chat with a recruiter on the company's careers website. Feedback will be provided within five business days.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate degree, Licensed attorney with 6-8 years of experience, General construction experience, Familiarity with contract and document management software

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