Associate General Counsel

Campbell Companies•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel provides day-to-day legal advice and support to the company and its affiliates across commercial contracts, banking and regulatory compliance, general legal matters, and employment issues. The role is a primary contact for business units and department managers on routine contract and employment questions, manages matters delegated by the General Counsel, and coordinates with outside counsel to support effective and timely handling of outsourced work. The ideal candidate is a practical, self-directed attorney with transactional and litigation experience who can manage broad responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The role also supports corporate governance and entity maintenance, compliance and policy development, document and records management, employee training, risk assessments, enterprise risk management, internal investigations, and preparation of legal opinions and memoranda. The position requires a Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school, admission to the bar in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, or Wyoming, and at least five years of legal experience in private practice or as in-house counsel, including contractual, transactional, and employment experience. A valid driver’s license is required.

Requirements

Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the bar in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, or Wyoming.
At least five years of legal experience in private practice or as in-house counsel, with a combination of contractual, transactional, and employment experience.
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
Basic knowledge of employment law and an interest in OSHA, collective bargaining agreements, industrial safety, and claims.
Valid driver’s license.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work with limited supervision.
Ability to identify issues and promptly bring them to the attention of the General Counsel and management.
Self-motivation, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and proactively with teams across the organization.
Sound judgment and practical understanding of legal and business risk.
Excellent reading, comprehension, legal research, AI usage, and writing skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people at all levels of the company.
Ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.
Proficiency with basic computer software, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook, and with legal research tools.
Adherence to company policies, procedures, and practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction, real estate, finance, or employment law is preferred.
Knowledge of the equipment and construction industries, or dealership structures, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review, draft, and negotiate commercial and transactional agreements, including customer sales and rental agreements, vendor and subcontractor contracts, leases, service agreements, and NDAs.
Manage enterprise-wide contract management software, including associated permissions, workflows, and licenses.
Serve as the first point of contact for business units, project managers, and department managers on contract interpretation, compliance, and other routine legal questions.
Coordinate with outside counsel on assigned matters; monitor status, budgets, and work product; and keep the General Counsel informed.
Support Human Resources on employment law matters, including policy development, investigations, accommodations, discipline and termination, and wage and hour questions.
Assist Human Resources and Safety in managing workers’ compensation and third-party claims handled by the company’s insurers and third-party administrators.
Research and analyze legal matters, including regulatory changes and potential litigation, and inform the General Counsel and management promptly and succinctly.
Support corporate governance and entity maintenance for the company and its affiliates.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements and assist in developing and updating corporate policies.
Organize and maintain contractual, corporate, and insurance records in accordance with the company’s document retention policy.
Develop and deliver employee training on contracting, compliance, and documentation practices and procedures.
Assist in developing and implementing contract management and administration procedures, including standard templates and approval workflows.
Perform periodic risk assessments on regulatory and legal matters and assist with enterprise risk management.
Conduct or assist with internal investigations as needed.
Prepare legal opinions and memoranda as requested by the General Counsel.
Perform other duties as assigned.