Corporate Counsel

The Corporate Counsel assists in the review and guidance in the development of construction contracts and other contracts including but not limited to; leases, purchasing and loan agreements, customer claims and workers compensation and general liability claims. S/he analyzes complex legal issues, provides strategic advice, and works collaboratively with Executive and Business Unit Leadership. The Corporate Counsel also participates in labor negotiations and provides advice and legal interpretation to HR. S/he upholds ethical standards and professional conduct in all legal matters and representing the company's interests with integrity and diligence.

• Reviews construction contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and other legal documents related to federal contracting
• Ensures contracts are legally sound
• Ensures contracts are completed in a timely manner
• Reviews contract documentation including but not limited to contracts, change orders, purchase orders, time sheets, RFI's, and submittals/transmittals to ensure accuracy, relevancy, and/or validity of claims
• Provides legal advice and support on construction-related matters, including contract negotiations, project disputes, and regulatory compliance
• Assists with litigation and dispute resolution processes related to construction projects
• Makes recommendations on merits of litigation
• Manages legal aspects of government audits, investigations, and disputes
• Collaborates with Executives and Business Unite Leaders to ensure legal compliance and risk management in federal contracting interests
• Works with and advises Director of Risk Technologies in matters of legal significance
• Assists with the preparation and administration of budgets with outside legal counsel
• Recommends when outside counsel is needed
• Manages various facets related to the use of that counsel
• Examines documents and opinions provided by outside counsel and advises the Company on them
• Collaborates with external legal counsel, regulatory agencies, and leadership to address legal challenges and opportunities in the construction industry.
• Provides legal advice and support on government contracting matters, including bid protests, contract negotiations, compliance issues, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborates with leadership including project managers, engineers, and executives, to ensure legal compliance and risk management
• Assists with labor negotiations
• Contributes to the advice provided to Corporate HR Manager in HR matters of legal significance
• Provides interpretation and assists with consistent application of procedures related to local, state, and federal laws
• Stays current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in construction law
• Conducts legal research and analysis to support decision-making and provides recommendations on legal issues affecting construction projects
• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and develops direct report(s)
• Addresses complaints appropriately and provides guidance, direction, coaching, and support to direct reports
• Responsible for holding timely performance appraisals and progress reviews

• Juris Doctorate, actively licensed to practice law, with a minimum of 8 years of experience, preferably in the construction field
• Must possess a strong knowledge of FAR, federal procurement regulations, construction law and government contracting processes
• Must possess critical thinking skills and analytical/problem solving skills
• Must possess excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic understanding of construction software such as Vista
• High level of confidentiality
  The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and draft legal and business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
• Ability to identify, understand, and mitigate risk to Company in contract language, especially in regard to indemnity clauses, safety, warranty, schedule delays, ancillary expenses of litigation, and arbitration
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers and executives within the company
• Ability to calculate mathematical figures such as percentages and ratios; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to build a department budget
• Ability to understand, customize and modify spreadsheets
• Ability to effectively present information, and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external clients
• Ability to effectively collaborate with Executive and Business Unit Leadership
• Ability to negotiate the results in fair resolutions with clients, regulatory agencies, and legal representatives
• Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in construction law
• Ability to understand and evaluate contract legal terms and scope of work documents to determine acceptability or risk to Baker
• Ability to distinguish between different situations, gather information, draw conclusions, and decide on an appropriate course of action
• Ability to clearly and quickly work through complex business and people issues at all Company levels; works to avert problems
• Ability to understand, develop, interpret, and implement contracts
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently