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Wade Trim Corporate Counsel - 2661 in Taylor, Michigan
Taylor, MI /
Detroit, MI / Corporate -- Administration / Full-time / Hybrid
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What We Offer:
Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.
Position Description:
Join a firm that rewards accomplishment, values the opinions of employees, and embraces opportunities for meaningful change. WADE TRIM, a full-service engineering firm, is seeking a highly-motivated strategic professional to work collaboratively in a corporate environment to work directly with Wade Trim's General Counsel in achieving long-term objectives and goals.
We are looking for a Corporate Counsel to join our Legal Team. The candidate must have a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, current state license to practice law, or the ability to obtain one through reciprocity, and at least three years of legal counsel experience in a major law firm, corporation, or both. The candidate must also have solid and efficient drafting skills with knowledge of standard contracting administration procedures, concepts, principles, and methods. A flexible hybrid-remote work schedule is available after 90 days of employment.
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Typical responsibilities include:
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and legal instruments, communicate areas of concern with suggested solutions, and participate in negotiating resolutions; this includes, but is not limited to, client, subconsultant, vendor, confidentiality, teaming, licensing, and real estate documents
Work with General Counsel and Information Technology to manage, utilize, and implement Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software; prior experience utilizing CLM software preferred but not required
Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation and implementation
Prepare all responses to requests for legal or litigation disclosures including, but not limited to, client requests in RFPs and RFQs
Work with General Counsel to manage the organization's enterprise risk management program, including generating reports relating to contracts and projects
Update, maintain, and communicate records retention policies and procedures
Train employees in the identification of project risk, their responsibilities regarding risk and risk reduction tools and techniques
Provide legal support in regulatory compliance matters
Assist in the management of the organization's claims and litigation, including working with appropriate business units to resolve claims, contract disputes, and litigation, and providing legal advice as necessary.
Investigate and prepare reports of findings into allegations of legal wrongdoing and breaches of company policy
Assist General Counsel with claims management, including litigation and contract