SummaryThe Associate Commercial Counsel will provide legal support across the company's commercial operations, with a focus on contract drafting, review, and negotiation for engineering, procurement, and construction matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career attorney to gain hands-on experience in many areas of law, including specifically construction and commercial law, within a specialized, technical industry.
Candidates for this position may be required to pass pre-employment and periodic screenings, including background checks, drug and alcohol tests, or other necessary assessments.
Some of the work you will do: - Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including EPC contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, NDAs, teaming agreements, and vendor/supplier contracts
- Support risk identification and mitigation in contract terms, including indemnification, warranty, liability, and insurance provisions
- Assist in resolving contract disputes and change order negotiations in coordination with project management and business teams
- Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and project teams to ensure contractual compliance throughout project lifecycles
- Help maintain contract templates, playbooks, and internal legal guidance documents
- Monitor and advise on compliance with relevant regulatory, licensing, and industry standards applicable to water infrastructure projects
- Support the General Counsel and senior legal staff on ad hoc corporate, commercial, and risk management matters
Here are the skills that you need: - J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice law (or eligible for admission) in Utah or Iowa
- 0-3 years of relevant legal experience
- Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Here are the skills and qualifications that will set you apart: - Legal experience with commercial contracts, construction law, or engineering/ infrastructure industries.
- Interest in construction, engineering, or environmental/infrastructure sectors preferred
Physical Requirements:- Ability to perform tasks while in a sedentary position using a computer and phone.
- Frequently required to engage in talking, hearing, and visual focus.
- Regularly required to move throughout the facility, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
- Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Benefits and perks we offer:- Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
- Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%.
- Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an onsite and virtual medical facility
- Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
- Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability.
- PTO plan and Paid Holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!
