Corporate Counsel Principal Analyst

As Corporate Counsel / Principal Analyst, you will interact daily with internal business clients and engage with them using your interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills in a variety of capacities overseeing and resolving litigation and claims, driving strategic projects, and/or ensuring legal compliance, all with a focus on risk mitigation.

Detailed Description:

• Partner with internal business clients and engage them collaboratively using interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills to evaluate risks, develop mitigation strategies, and contribute to the implementation of those strategies.

• Maintain close working relationships with applicable leadership team, sales and delivery managers, other members of the legal department, as well as other internal core services groups necessary to achieve comprehensive review and risk assessment (cybersecurity, tax, insurance, etc.).

• Coordinate internal teams, outside attorneys, and consultants to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of legal functions.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior employees, enhancing their capabilities and contributing to talent development.
• Facilitate and assist in advising executives on the legal implications of operational decisions and complex business transactions.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Digital Services/Cyber Security to identify sources of project data and facilitate and develop a comprehensive data collection strategy, including working with third party consultants.
• Facilitate and support corporate governance efforts.
• Facilitate and assist compliance with corporate formalities and professional licensing efforts including educational efforts.
• Advise on issues that arise as to local and international professional licensing requirements.
• Support the implementation of litigation-based strategies and resolutions through legal research, analysis, and perspective including review and evaluation of contracts, general conditions, and other documents that inform, or guide responsibilities.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs
• Prioritize between multiple projects on a time-sensitive basis.
• Provide feedback and evaluation as part of a team based on contract experience to assist in the development of company expectations for contracts.
• Assist in the support of negotiations of project risks or complications based on legal considerations, business considerations, and project team and executive evaluation and input.
• Support as part of a team the resolution of disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner to reduce risk and impact, including review of project documentation and contracts.
• Facilitate and participate in efforts to respond to external document requests and subpoenas including identification of persons having relevant information, notification and hold notices to appropriate parties, working with Digital Services as to electronic records, and working with or as part of eDiscovery team.
• Help review legal pleadings and discovery in litigation matters and participate as part of a team working with outside counsel consistent with current risk strategy and practices.
• Support mediations, arbitrations, trials, and other dispute resolution processes, including evaluation of specific information, being part of a team providing or discussing recommendations, and coordination with other internal and external involved parties.
• Conduct directed legal and compliance research as requested.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years working in a law firm or in an in-house legal department as a contracts manager or legal counsel required.
• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and U.S. Bar Admission in good standing, is required.
• Substantial and detailed knowledge and experience with design projects, construction projects, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) projects, design-build projects, and standard contract forms (such as DBIA and EJCDC) is required.
• Substantial knowledge and experience with federal contracting requirements (i.e., FARs and related requirements) is required.
• Advanced competency in role-specific skills such as legal research, analysis, contract management, and strategic planning.
• Strong leadership ability, capable of guiding and collaborating in a positive manner with teams and individuals across various levels.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal, organization, analytical, and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, able to solve moderately complex problems and make informed decisions.
• In-depth understanding and proficiency in legal compliance, risk assessment and mitigation.
• Good understanding of legal concepts (for example, liability, insurance, indemnification, insurance, acceptance, warranties, software licensing, intellectual property rights, etc.).
• Senior level experience negotiating contracts with a pragmatic, flexible negotiation style based on sound business acumen.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Teams, and other contracts management technology
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication (oral and written) skills
• Exceptional business ethics, influence, and leadership skills.

Salary Range:The hourly pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and maybemore or lessdependingupon skills, experience,and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A:
Salary: $160,000 - $220,000

Location B:
Salary $160,000 - $220,000

Location C:
Salary: $160,000 - $220,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act