Description:

Do you want to help engineer what's next?
A Civil Engineering Company is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients' most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With more than 700 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGH's industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible.

Work Arrangement: This position is eligible to be in-office, or hybrid, based out of our Waltham, MA office location.

We want someone passionate about contracts and legal support

Become a member of our dynamic team dedicated to providing high quality legal support to one of the top engineering firms in the country!

What You'll Do:

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, such as professional services agreements, master agreements, subconsultant/subcontractor agreements, site releases, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, and vendor agreements.
Understand and ensure consistency of contract terms with risk management and business objectives.
Provide advice and interpretation of legal contract and subcontract terms and conditions to minimize or reduce risk and potential liabilities. Counsel business leaders on negotiation strategy and directly negotiate with external clients to determine workable alternatives with a focus towards continuing valued relationships.
Establish and maintain trusted rapports and work closely with technical staff and operations teams to address legal issues affecting the company's day-to-day business.
Educate internal clients through in-house presentations, articles, roundtables, and other regular communications.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's or Juris Doctor plus 2 or more years of applicable experience working in a corporate environment, law firm, and/or the construction industry.
Familiarity with foreign licensing/registration for design professionals and government contracts a plus
Positive, proactive, and no-task-too-small-or-big mentality
Demonstrated experience working within aggressive timeframes
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment
Skilled at team work as well as the ability to produce individual work product
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organization skills and attention to detail