Assistant General Counsel

Michael Baker International•Pittsburgh, PA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Chief Legal Officer or Deputy General Counsel (as applicable), the Assistant General Counsel is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other legal agreements, interpreting federal and state regulations and court rulings, managing claims and litigation, including managing outside counsel engaged in such matters and providing counsel and assisting in a variety of other legal matters. Supervises junior-level attorneys and other Legal staff and has direct engagement with and serves as an advisor to executive leaders as well as corporate and operational staff daily. Advises and counsels stakeholders on laws and regulations, particularly in the fields of engineering, architectural, consulting, and technology services. Note: This is a hybrid role

Requirements

12 or more years of demonstrated related in-house and/or law firm legal experience.
Juris Doctorate from accredited law school is required.
Member in good standing with bar in any state.
Extensive contract drafting and litigation handling experience
Demonstrated leadership and development of less seasoned attorneys/Legal personnel.
Well-developed communications skills; ability to clearly and concisely express legal issues and strategies to Company stakeholders.
Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently and in groups.
Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules and priorities.
Ability to generate ideas, make recommendations and come to consensus.
Demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex issues.
Excellent writing, presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal agreements/documents relating to the engineering, architectural, consulting, and other services provided by the Company to its public and private sector clients.
Research and interpret laws, statutes, regulations, decisions, and rulings applicable to Company matters, and counsel Company stakeholders on compliance with the same.
Work in partnership with executive and operational leadership to provide legal guidance and recommendations on internal and external business affairs, transactions and/or policies.
Critically evaluate applicable facts/law to advise Company stakeholders on actual or potential legal issues/claims and risk mitigation strategies pertaining to the same.
Manage litigation and other legal matters conducted by outside counsel for the Company.
Assist in preparation of corporate documents such as shareholder/director consents, meeting minutes and leases.
Engage with the Company’s insurance broker/insurers on risk management and insurance matters.
Offer guidance and informal training to less experienced Department attorneys and personnel.
May exercise direct supervision over other attorneys and staff within the Department.
Supervises employees in accordance with organizational policies and applicable legal requirements.
Responsibilities include conducting interviews, hiring and training personnel; planning, assigning, and directing tasks; evaluating performance; implementing rewards and disciplinary measures; addressing complaints; and resolving issues.