Attorney

Vulcan Materials Company•Birmingham, AL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Attorney is responsible for providing legal services and counsel with respect to a wide range of matters encompassing all facets of corporate law, including sales contracts, real estate leases and licenses, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory matters. The Attorney also oversees and manages external counsel, providing legal guidance to the Company's management and employees at all levels, from the corporate office to operational divisions. The Attorney may support the Company’s procurement, IT, and other functional groups, offering advice on matters such as service agreements, supply agreements, data privacy, and other legal matters related to procurement and information technology. This role is fully onsite and located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with exceptional academic performance.
3+ years experience as a practicing corporate attorney, including broad-based experience dealing with general corporate law matters, such as contracts, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and other related regulatory work.
Deep understanding of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, including corporate law and commercial contracts.
Ability to provide proactive and strategic legal advice to support business objectives. Must have the ability to thoroughly analyze legal and factual issues and arrive at sound conclusions.
Proficiency in identifying, assessing, mitigating, and communicating about legal risks related to business operations.
Understanding of business operations and the ability to provide practical legal solutions.
Highly skilled in written, oral, and negotiation communications, with the proven ability to distill complex legal concepts clearly for diverse internal and external audiences. Must effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders, quickly building trust and maintaining highly effective working relationships across all organizational levels.
Approachable, with the ability to provide straightforward information and advice to internal clients, while maintaining the professionalism and respect required to provide legal guidance to employees at all levels.
Ability to effectively advise on and manage all phases of complex business disputes, working collaboratively with internal teams and outside counsel.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong capacity for self-management and autonomy, effectively organizing and prioritizing a heavy, diverse workload that includes multiple tasks, deadlines, and shifting client requirements with minimal supervision.
Ability to adapt to changing legal and business landscapes.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal advice: Counsel and advise internal clients on a wide range of legal matters, including contract negotiation and drafting, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance.
Draft and negotiate agreements: Prepare and review a variety of complex agreements, including sales contracts, master supply agreements, service agreements, real estate agreements, purchase orders, purchasing contracts, IT contracts, software licenses, and other commercial contracts.
Support division operations: Provide direct legal support to Vulcan's operational divisions, advising on legal matters related to production, sales, environmental compliance, land use, and community relations.
Conduct legal research and analysis: Stay abreast of legal developments and industry best practices in corporate law and other legal issues specific to the aggregates industry.
Manage outside counsel: Supervise and collaborate with outside counsel on specialized legal matters, ensuring cost-effective and efficient representation.