WSP’s dynamic and multiple-award winning legal team is committed to providing world class legal services to our managers and consultants practicing in the field of engineering, environmental and construction services. WSP is currently seeking an In-House Legal Counsel with relevant experience gained from a top law firm or in-house environment and a strong legal background in one or more of the following areas: engineering/design, construction management in the transportation, water, and infrastructure industry. This role will be part of WSP’s in-house legal and compliance team supporting the East Region and reporting to an office in the East Region. As a team member, you will have opportunity to experience a wide range of practices supporting the organization’s legal and compliance needs as the organization continues to grow.
Effective communication skills, self-motivation and the ability to work independently within an entrepreneurial team environment are essential. As a key member of the legal team, you have 7+ years of experience with drafting, reviewing, and the negotiation of engineering and construction contracts, procurement contracts, commercial agreements and associated documents.
We are seeking a motivated candidate with an excellent ability to grasp legal and business issues quickly, communicate well and operate closely with Operations Managers. Equally important, the candidate must be willing and able to provide practical and constructive legal advice to Operations Managers in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment. The position is an excellent opportunity for career advancement in a renown, multi-national, engineering and consultancy company.
An overview of your role will include:
- Working closely with all business units and providing a strategic blend of business and legal advice
- Read and review client contracts, identify major contract requirements, responsible parties, work scope, and take action or incorporate as needed in draft agreements, teaming agreements, NDAs, and other contractual documents.
- Negotiation of consulting, engineering, and construction contracts
- Pro-active risk mitigation strategies
- Support claims managed within the Region.
- Support Region Counsel with legal training and development for project team members.
- Help identify need for process and practice improvements to meet evolving business requirements.
You will have a background in:
- 7+ years of related industry experience including experience drafting, editing, contracts, preferably in the engineering, infrastructure, or commercial construction sectors.
- Working knowledge of CPFF, T&M, FFP compensation types.
- Law degree from a recognized institution and membership in good standing with a bar
- In-house experience working with an international organization
- An enthusiastic collaborator who will work well with others in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to provide sound business and legal advice to all levels of the company
- Personable, critical thinker able to partner with Operations Managers
- Driven to achieve excellent results and win-win negotiations for Operations and Clients
- Ability to work independently and under time pressured deadlines
- Competent computing skills
- Excellent and efficient problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills – must be able to coordinate between multiple departments and project teams.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through completion.
- Strong business acumen and excellent judgment
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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