Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc

Managing Legal & Compliance Counsel

Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 to 10 years of experience
  • J.D. is required
  • Proficient in independent decision-making aligned with company policies
  • Capable of efficiently tackling new and complex legal subjects
  • Extensive contract knowledge to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks
  • Strong negotiation skills particularly in SaaS, licensing, and professional services agreements
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on clarity and detail

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate customer contracts to benefit both clients and internal stakeholders
  • Manage vendor risk through procurement oversight
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of attorneys
  • Oversee compliance reporting and management for the company
  • Collaborate with customers to support business operations
  • Develop and maintain standard contracts and agreements
  • Advise on legal issues and coordinate with outside counsel when necessary

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid time off including holidays and sick days
  • Employee Resource Groups to promote connection and inclusion
  • On-site recreational amenities like a gym, sports facilities, and dog-friendly areas
  • 401(k) plan with a 5% match from the company
  • Support for professional development and wellness programs
Full Job Description
This attorney will lead the HCSS legal department, partnering closely with senior leadership to provide practical, business-focused legal guidance while remaining a hands-on individual contributor. The ideal candidate is a versatile legal generalist with strong experience supporting transactional SaaS offerings, including commercial agreements, customer negotiations, product counseling, and related corporate and compliance matters, and will exercise sound independent judgment to assess risk, make decisions, and deliver clear, actionable advice. Qualifications: • 7 to 10 years of experience • J.D. is required • Make independent decisions consistent with the company and Nemetschek Group policies, guidelines and practices • Tackle unknown or new subjects with efficiency • Have extensive contract knowledge in a variety of situations with ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate business risks existing in contracts • Have a solid foundation of contract principles and requirements • Strong negotiation skills in SaaS, licensing, or professional services agreements • Can effectively listen and understand business requirements and articulate into a working legal document • Comfortable working as part of a multidimensional team • Has excellent oral and written communication skills • Organized and take initiative • Attention to detail is impeccable Role Responsibilities: • Negotiate contracts with our customers resulting in a positive impact for our customers and internal stakeholders • Procurement management, including vendor risk management • Lead, mentor, and develop attorneys • Lead compliance reporting and management for HCSS • Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to support business operations • Develop, review, and maintain form contracts and agreements • Advise stakeholders on legal and regulatory issues, and work with attorneys/outside counsel to complete agreements • Work with various company personnel to identify contractual risks and advise business teams on relevant contractual matters • Create and improve templates, agreements, trainings, processes, and other resources • Special projects as requested to support the Executive Leadership Team • Manage and oversee contract databases / Contract Lifecycle Management system and records to support efficient retrieval and reference, and controls access and organizational structure • Issue, upload, and maintain contracts, contract renewals or amendments and other related documents per policy and procedure • Advise Human Resources on employment matters and draft HR-related documents and escalating where appropriate • Provide product counseling across the business • Support corporate growth initiatives by assisting with legal due diligence, coordinating cross-functional teams, and helping with post-closing integration Travel Requirements: Leadership conferences, and off-site meetings may be required BENEFITS & PERKS: Part of our mission is to provide a great life for our employees. We believe that when our people are happy, they do their best work. Some of the benefits and perks we offer include: • Flexible hybrid schedule • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-paid and employee-paid options • Paid holidays, sick days, and personal time off • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection and inclusion • On-site amenities including a covered basketball court, soccer field, track, pickleball/tennis courts, gym, etc. • Dog-friendly campus and WiFi-accessible courtyards • 401(k) with a 5% company match • Coverage for employee professional development and wellness • And more!

About Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS) is a software development company that provides technology solutions for the construction industry. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas. HCSS offers a range of software products, including estimating, project management, and equipment maintenance software. The company's software is used by construction companies of all sizes, from small contractors to large multinational firms. HCSS is committed to providing innovative technology solutions that help construction companies improve their efficiency and profitability.
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