Michael Baker International

Senior Counsel

Michael Baker International$141K — $245K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant in-house or law firm experience.
  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
  • Active bar membership in any state.
  • Experience in contract drafting as well as litigation and claims handling.
  • Strong communication skills to articulate legal strategies clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal agreements for various services.
  • Research and interpret applicable laws and regulations for compliance advisement.
  • Provide legal guidance on business affairs and company policies.
  • Evaluate legal issues and risks, providing mitigation strategies.
  • Manage litigation and oversee outside counsel engagements.
  • Assist in preparing corporate documents and meeting records.
  • Collaborate with insurance brokers on risk management and insurance matters.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Commitment to professional and personal development.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Commuter benefits and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of the Chief Legal Officer, Deputy General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel (as applicable), the Senior Counsel is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other legal agreements, interpreting federal and state regulations and court rulings, managing claims and litigation, including managing outside counsel engaged in such matters and providing counsel and assisting in a variety of other legal matters. Engages with and serves as an advisor to corporate and operational staff daily. Advises and counsels stakeholders on laws and regulations, particularly in the fields of engineering, architectural, consulting, and technology services.

*Note: This is a hybrid role.

Essential Duties:
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal agreements/documents relating to the engineering, architecture, consulting, and other services provided by the Company to its public and private sector clients.
• Research and interpret laws, statutes, regulations, decisions, and rulings applicable to Company matters, and counsel Company stakeholders on compliance with the same.
• Provide legal guidance and recommendations to Company personnel on internal and external business affairs, transactions and/or policies.
• Critically evaluate applicable facts/law to advise Company stakeholders on actual or potential legal issues/claims and risk mitigation strategies pertaining to the same.
• Manage litigation and other legal matters conducted by outside counsel for the Company.
• Assist in preparation of corporate documents such as shareholder/director consents, meeting minutes and leases.
• Engage with the Company's insurance broker/insurers on risk management and insurance matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 8 or more years of demonstrated related in-house and/or law firm legal experience.
  • Juris Doctorate from accredited law school is required.
  • Member in good standing with bar in any state.
  • Contract drafting and litigation/claims handling experience
  • Well-developed communications skills; ability to clearly and concisely express legal issues and strategies to Company stakeholders.

• Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently and in groups.
• Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules and priorities.
• Ability to generate ideas, make recommendations and come to consensus.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex issues.
• Excellent writing, presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

COMPENSATION

The approximate base compensation range for this position is $141,000-$245,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401 (k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits

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About Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1940

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