Rosendin Electric, Inc

Senior Corporate Counsel

Rosendin Electric, Inc$120K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD with admission to state bar
  • Minimum 5 years of legal experience in firm or in-house settings
  • Preferred experience in litigation and transactional matters
  • Knowledge of Federal contracting, union/labor relations, and corporate compliance/governance is a plus
  • Experience with renewables projects and public/hospital project contracts preferred

Responsibilities

  • Identify and address legal issues influencing the company's strategic plan
  • Negotiate design and construction agreements and various legal documents
  • Counsel on risk management, dispute resolution, and project management
  • Resolve legal issues during project development
  • Oversee outside counsel and manage disputes/litigation effectively
  • Conduct training on legal and risk management topics
  • Advise on corporate transactional matters and help with business decision-making

Benefits

  • ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership
  • 401 K
  • Annual bonus based on performance and profitability
  • 17 PTO days and 10 paid holidays each year
  • Paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty
  • Comprehensive health insurance benefits
  • Disability income protection and life insurance options
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans
  • Charitable giving match program
Full Job Description
YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY:

The Senior Corporate Counsel will report directly to the Vice President, General Counsel, and is responsible for providing legal counsel and risk management services for the company. This position will advise and represent the company in legal matters and transactions to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Identify and creatively address potential legal issues and drive the company's overall strategic plan.
  • Prepare and negotiate design and construction agreements, as well as other legal documents such as confidentiality agreements, leases, joint venture/teaming agreements, supply/procurement contracts and IP/license agreements.
  • Provide counseling on complex risk management, dispute resolution and project management issues.
  • Resolve issues that arise during the development of a project.
  • Oversee outside counsel and effectively manage disputes and litigation, including where appropriate negotiated resolutions.
  • Prepare and conduct training sessions on legal/risk management matters.
  • Advise and oversee corporate transactional matters - i.e., stock programs, acquisitions, etc.
  • Assist in business decision-making such as evaluating new opportunities, budgeting and hiring practices.
  • Evaluate, inter alia, licensure requirements and labor requirements, and ensure company compliance.
  • Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs and provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters.
  • The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.


WHAT YOU BRING TO US:
  • JD with admission to state bar
  • Minimum 5 years of firm or in-house experience
  • Litigation and transactional experience preferred
  • Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience


COMPETENCIES:
  • Composure
  • Dealing with Ambiguity
  • Negotiating
  • Conflict Management
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Interpersonal and communication skills


WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
  • Knowledge of Federal contracting, union/labor relations and corporate compliance/governance a plus
  • Experience representing: (i) EPC contractor on renewables projects, (ii) contractors on public projects, and (iii) contractors on hospital projects is preferred.
  • Able to communicate positively, effectively and efficiently with members of internal teams and outside clients
  • Able to multi-task with excellent analytical and legal skills
  • Ability to understand business needs and partner with the business to create solutions
  • Strong understanding of the interplay between legal and business risk
  • Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
  • Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
  • Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position
  • Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others


TRAVEL:
  • 10%


WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning
  • Noise level is usually low to medium
  • Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
  • Remote work will be permitted


YOU Matter - Our Benefits
  • ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership
  • 401 K
  • Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
  • 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
  • 3 days of paid sick leave each year
  • 3 days of paid Bereavement leave each year
  • 3 days of paid Jury Duty
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Bonding Leave
  • Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Disability Income Protection Insurance
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
  • Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation


Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business...and your career.

About Rosendin Electric, Inc

Rosendin Electric, Inc. is an employee-owned electrical contractor headquartered in San Jose, California. The company provides electrical engineering, design-build, and construction services for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. Rosendin Electric was founded in 1919 and has completed projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company has been recognized as one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States by Engineering News-Record.
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7,000 employees
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Founded
1919

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