Job Summary:
This Attorney will play a pivotal role in managing and overseeing the legal and compliance aspects of Halff’s contracts and transactions. This position requires a meticulous and detail-oriented professional with a strong legal background, specializing in contract law, with a preference toward experience in the professional services arena (consulting engineering, land surveying, architecture, and construction). The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing legal guidance in line with Halff’s culture and risk tolerance to foster successful business relationships.
Level -
Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Analyze and draft a variety of contracts, including professional services agreement with clients, vendor contracts, and subcontractor agreements in line with Halff’s risk tolerance and applicable compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external parties to negotiate favorable terms and conditions, balancing legal requirements with business objectives.
- Identify potential legal risks and provide proactive advice to mitigate such risks, ensuring that contracts align with the firm's risk tolerance and policies.
- Stay current with relevant laws and regulations impacting professional services firms in general and more specifically the engineering consulting industry, providing insights and recommendations to the business units.
- Manage and resolve contract disputes, collaborating with internal teams and external parties to find efficient and equitable solutions.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with legal and contractual obligations, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
- Maintain accurate and organized records of all contracts, amendments, and legal communications.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- In-depth knowledge of contract law, with a focus on engineering and similar and related professional consulting services.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex legal concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills to achieve favorable outcomes for the firm.
- Exceptional analytical skills to assess legal risks and provide strategic advice.
- Familiarity with relevant legal software and tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, providing legal support and guidance.
- Meticulous attention to detail in contract review, drafting, and management.
- Effective and efficient time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of the regulatory landscape impacting professional services consulting, including engineering, environmental, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, GIS, related services.
Education, Experience and Licensure:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Minimum of 2-7 years of experience practicing contract law, preferably in the engineering or consulting industry.
- Active license to practice law in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma and/or Louisiana.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
- May need to travel to various office locations.
Company Overview:
Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse and multi-disciplined professional services firm. For more than 70 years, Halff has provided smarter solutions throughout the United States offering services in Construction Services, Energy, Environmental, Geographic Information Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Land and Site Development, Planning and Landscape Architecture, MEP Engineering, Public Works, Right of Way, Structural Engineering, Subsurface Utility Engineering/Utility Coordination, Surveying, Transportation, Water Resources and Water/Wastewater.
Halff has offices in the following locations:
Arkansas: Bentonville, Fort Smith, Little Rock, and North Little Rock
Florida: Chipley, Crestview, Jacksonville, Orlando, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tavares, and Temple Terrace
Louisiana: Baton Rouge and Shreveport
Oklahoma: Norman and Oklahoma City
Texas: Austin, Brownsville, Conroe, Corpus Christi, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Richardson, San Antonio, and Tyler
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Health Savings Account, 529 College Savings Plan, Flexible Spending, an Employee Assistance Plan and more.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Halff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
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