Corporate Counsel

GFT • Philadelphia, PA

10d • $135,000 - $190,000 • Remote

About The Position

GFT is looking for an experienced, tech-savvy, and driven attorney to join our in-house legal team. What you will be challenged to do The Corporate Counsel reports to the Senior Corporate Counsel within the Legal and Insurance Department and serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and project teams across the organization. In this role, you will manage a wide range of legal matters that impact the company’s business, with a primary focus on reviewing, negotiating and advising internal stakeholders about risk relating to a variety of contracts and related documents with clients, subconsultants, vendors and teaming partners. This position also offers the opportunity to contribute in strategic focus areas that support GFT’s growth and innovation goals—including digital delivery, brand/IP protection, outsourcing structures, and data privacy. If you have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, practical legal advice—and a desire to support a company that’s innovating both in how it operates and what it delivers to clients—this may be the right opportunity for you. In this capacity you will be primarily responsible for: Reviewing and negotiating professional services contracts and providing practical, timely guidance to project teams. Advising operations and corporate staff on legal, risk, and compliance matters related to GFT’s projects and services. Collaborating with functional teams (e.g., Safety, Accounting, HR, IT, BD/Marketing) to develop policies, procedures, and training materials. Managing a variety of legal issues assigned by the Senior Corporate Counsel, including claims, litigation, contract disputes, collections, research, compliance, and governance. Additional strategic focus areas may include: Evolving GFT’s legal approach to digital project delivery, intellectual property (IP) rights management, technology contracting, outsourcing models, and emerging technologies. Supporting brand protection and marketing efforts, including trademark use, promotional material clearance, and third-party content rights. Advising on data privacy, consumer protection, and confidential information management, in coordination with the FSO, IT, and cybersecurity teams.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
• Active bar license (in good standing) in at least one U.S. state
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills with a business-minded, solutions-oriented approach
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build trust across cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality and consistency in work product
• Experience in a corporate legal department or as outside counsel to corporate clients.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience advising and representing clients in the engineering, architecture, or construction industry.
• Working knowledge of legal issues surrounding emerging technologies, including IP, cyber security, and data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating professional services contracts and providing practical, timely guidance to project teams.
• Advising operations and corporate staff on legal, risk, and compliance matters related to GFT’s projects and services.
• Collaborating with functional teams (e.g., Safety, Accounting, HR, IT, BD/Marketing) to develop policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Managing a variety of legal issues assigned by the Senior Corporate Counsel, including claims, litigation, contract disputes, collections, research, compliance, and governance.
• Evolving GFT’s legal approach to digital project delivery, intellectual property (IP) rights management, technology contracting, outsourcing models, and emerging technologies.
• Supporting brand protection and marketing efforts, including trademark use, promotional material clearance, and third-party content rights.
• Advising on data privacy, consumer protection, and confidential information management, in coordination with the FSO, IT, and cybersecurity teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree