Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking a Staff Attorney to partner with our experienced legal services team in this environmentally focused industry.

A Staff Attorney at Smith and Loveless is responsible for managing, communicating, researching and advising on corporate legal activities which include, but are not limited to, negotiating, reviewing, drafting and amending contracts for the sale of company products, equipment purchases, and miscellaneous matters. This position is also responsible for communicating efficiently and effectively with contractors, vendors, customers and internal departments. This individual will also perform legal research and assist with legal matters as required, including conducting various types of negotiations, if needed.

Skills/Requirements

• Requires a Juris Doctor degree (with business/commercial law courses).
• 0-2 years experience in the field of contracts or business-related legal activity.
• Working knowledge and understanding of business/contract legal terms and conditions and ability to negotiate same to protect company interests.
• Very good verbal and written communication skills; supervisory skills; tact and sensitivity in dealing with confidential issues.
• Very good understanding of sales tax issues; good understanding of legal descriptions of properties.
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to use Avante or similar ERP (enterprise resource planning) system and Microsoft Access Datelog reports; ability to use Maximizer or similar contact management software.

Job Duties

• Review and negotiate contracts for sale of S&L equipment with minimum risk to Company and within guidelines established by Company.
• Interface with customers on delivery issues, contract compliance issues and interface with internal departments to ensure contract terms are met.
• Understand and file mechanics liens and bond claims as needed to protect Company’s interest.
• Assist in resolving conflicts with customers that arise to ensure protection of Company interests and timely receipt of payment for goods shipped. This includes coordinating and providing assistance to the Credit Department and Customer Service Department.
• Review and negotiate purchase contracts for equipment and services needed for the operations of the Company to ensure the Company’s needs are met at the most favorable terms for Company. Includes internal coordination and support of the Department purchasing the equipment or service.
• Assist Associate Corporate Counsel and Corporate Legal Counsel on management of litigation.
• Ensure President, Corporate Legal Counsel and Associate General Counsel are involved and aware of legal activities, strategic planning and implementation of transactions.
• Other duties as assigned by President, Corporate Legal Counsel, or Associate General Counsel.
• Keep work organized and maintain an orderly filing system and office.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Ability to obtain and retrieve files from storage room
• Walking in and around manufacturing equipment/environment
• Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.

About Us

For over 75 years, Smith & Loveless has provided innovative environmental engineering ingenuity and quality craftsmanship to the water industry by pioneering superior pre-engineered pumping, treatment and headworks systems to a global customer base. A true pioneer in the water and wastewater pumping industry, Smith & Loveless manufactures cost-effective, operator safe and efficient pump stations for municipalities, developments, industrial, governmental, and military facilities across the globe. Our energy-efficient and durable systems deliver unrivaled life-cycle cost savings. With tens of thousands of installations in more than 70 nations on all seven continents, our innovative wastewater/reuse engineered products allow us to maintain our market leadership in lift stations, grit removal systems and over a complete range of wastewater treatment systems.

Check us out Here: https://smithandloveless.com/smith-loveless-careers-0

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Lenexa, KS 66215: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person