J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in Utah or Iowa
1 - 5 years of relevant legal experience, particularly in litigation and construction law
Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation abilities
Skilled in managing multiple projects and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
Support General Counsel and senior legal staff on various legal matters
Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements, including EPC contracts
Identify and mitigate risks in contracts and operations
Monitor compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Resolve contract disputes alongside project management teams
Manage outside counsel for specific legal matters
Maintain and update contract templates and internal legal documents
Benefits
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
401K match up to 6%
Flexible work hours with potential hybrid schedule after two months
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package
Company HSA contribution and paid parental leave
Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement program
Full Job Description
Summary
The Associate Commercial Counsel is an entry-level, in-house attorney position and will be the second in-house generalist attorney in the legal department, reporting directly to the company's general counsel. This position will be an integral part of providing legal advice and support across the company's operations, with emphases on contract drafting and review, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. 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. This is primarily an in-office position.
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.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 annually
Responsibilities include:
Support the General Counsel and senior legal staff on commercial, corporate, and risk management matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate seven-figure commercial agreements, EPC contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, NDAs, and vendor/supplier contracts.
Identify and mitigate risk in contract terms, regulatory compliance, business processes, operations.
Monitor compliance in legal and regulatory matters.
Resolve contract disputes in coordination with project management and business teams.
Manage outside counsel on assigned matters.
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
Requirements:
J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice law in Utah or Iowa
1 - 5 years of relevant legal experience, especially in litigation, construction law, contracts, etc.
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
Benefits:
Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
401K match up to 6%.
Flexible work hours, with potential for two-day a week hybrid schedule after two months.
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.
