Corporate Counsel

6-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Corporate Counsel - Legal Expert for Contract Matters

Overview:

Join our team at Colliers Engineering & Design as a Corporate Counsel. In this role, you will be responsible for providing legal expertise on project contracts, contractual disputes, and formal claims and litigation.

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with internal teams to propose risk management strategies and identify critical project risk issues.
- Utilize extensive litigation experience to manage contract review and disputes.
- Conduct internal and external investigations, including responding to administrative agency charges.
- Analyze non-compete/non-solicit agreements and draft cease and desist letters.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
- Experience with AAPs and OFCCP audits.
- Provide strategic counsel to Human Resources department and other internal business partners.
- Liaise with insurance brokers and internal corporate departments on coverage requirements and compliance.
- Manage tasks related to the integration of newly acquired firms.
- Review and negotiate various legal and contractual documents.
- Provide guidance on insurance coverage issues.
- Assist with post-acquisition integration matters.
- Handle general corporate governance matters as needed.

Qualifications:

- . Degree from an ABA-Accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
- 6-8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably including in-house experience.
- Admission to the New Jersey Bar, additional states a plus.
- Knowledge and experience in professional liability law, specifically in the engineering and construction industry.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

What We Offer:

At Colliers Engineering & Design, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

- Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid pregnancy disability leave.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
- Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
- Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
- Straight time policy for exempt employees.
- Reimbursement for education and professional development.
- In-house resources for educational and self-enrichment courses.
- Mentorship program.
- Wellness program.
- Women's Organization.
- Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Join our team today and accelerate your success with us!

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Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy.

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Legal Expertise, Risk Management, Contract Review, Dispute Management, Litigation Management, Investigations, Non-compete/Non-solicit Agreements, Employment Law, Insurance Coverage, Contract Negotiation, Client Relations, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Project Management, Corporate Governance

J.D. Degree from an ABA-Accredited law school

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by submitting their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience J.D. Degree from an ABA-Accredited law school, New Jersey Bar Admission, 6-8 years of relevant legal experience

Legal