Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Employment Law

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Employment Law

Salary Information: $120,000-$150,000/year
Job Title: Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Employment Law
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience
Department: Legal

Overview:
- KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States.
- KCI is currently ranked #48 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.
- The company offers a competitive compensation package, family-friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring, and resources needed for career advancement.
- KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and encourages individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
- The Associate General Counsel (Litigation and Employment Law) will have the opportunity to take on a diverse array of legal responsibilities and report to the General Counsel.
- The position can be located at KCI's headquarters in Sparks, MD or in one of their regional offices in Harrisburg, PA; Newark, DE; Raleigh, NC; Rock Hill, SC; Duluth, GA; or Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities:
- Manage, resolve, and avoid disputes, claims, and litigation involving professional liability, auto accidents, workers' compensation, and general liability matters.
- Advise and assist with client non-payment and subconsultant defaults.
- Advise on employment law matters and deescalate project disputes.
- Initiate and manage initiatives to prevent litigation, including identifying structural and process improvements and providing professional trainings on risk mitigation.
- Manage internal procedures and processes related to third party subpoenas, document discovery, and regulatory and government agency requests.
- Collaborate with all levels of staff, including the Human Resources Department, to advise on employment law matters.
- Investigate and prepare reports of findings into allegations of legal wrongdoing and breaches of company policy.
- Review and negotiate contracts with internal stakeholders and third parties.
- Assist with drafting, updating, and maintaining contract templates across the company.

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school (required).
- Member in good standing with any . state bar (required).
- Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant legal experience (required) with litigation and/or employment law experience within a law firm and/or in-house (preferred).
- Experience within the AEC industry, including knowledge of potential risks and mitigation methods/strategies within the industry (preferred).
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple matters simultaneously and shift focus as needed.
- Demonstrated exceptional capabilities with computer and software systems.

Performance Expectations:
- Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
- Operate within specified budget parameters.
- Meet periodically with legal counsel.
- Report directly to General Counsel.
- Visit regularly KCI's tier one offices.
- Attend the semi-annual managers meeting.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, collaborative working environment, training and resources for career advancement

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Legal research, drafting and negotiating contracts, dispute resolution, risk management, employment law, litigation, interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical, computer skills

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school

Interested candidates should submit their application through the company's website.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school, member in good standing with any U.S. state bar

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