Job Title: Associate General Counsel
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing corporate policies, procedures, and programs.
- Review corporate transactions, including contract and lease reviews/negotiations.
- Consult with the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel to assess the merits of project and employment claims made against or on behalf of the company.
- Participate in business transactions, such as acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
- Engage in legal aspects of the company’s financing, assessing current and future business structures and legal entities.
- Advise on best practices in corporate governance, compliance issues, and regulatory issues.
- Evaluate the company’s insurance programs.
- Support patent pursuits by the company.
Education and Experience Information:
- 1 – 3 years of experience in construction and transactional law.
- In-house counsel experience is strongly preferred, but relevant outside counsel experience will also be considered.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.
- An undergraduate degree in Engineering or Architecture is preferred.
- Active bar membership is required.
- Excellent legal, analytical, and communication skills are essential.
- Developed and professional interpersonal skills are necessary, with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels of the company.
- Working knowledge of Adobe software and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required.
Salary Information:
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $129,000 annually.
- The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.
Additional Information:
- SmithGroup offers flexible scheduling and a hybrid work environment.
- Employees receive 3 weeks of PTO within the first year of employment, with the option to purchase additional time off.
- There are 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off.
- The benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account, and voluntary insurance options.
- The company invests in employees' futures through a 401(k) program with employer matching, a tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching, and professional development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- SmithGroup 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, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Reasonable accommodations for the application process are available upon request.
