Legal Counsel

Azuria Water Solutions•Chesterfield, MO

About The Position

Azuria Water Solutions is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel. Azuria and its family of companies shield and protect the world's infrastructure from degradation and corrosion with a variety of technologies. Azuria's businesses comprise sewer, drinking water and energy and mining pipeline rehabilitation and corrosion protection for and strengthening of bridges, tunnels, buildings, waterfront, metal, and concrete structures. Our companies provide cost-effective solutions to remediate operational, health, regulatory and environmental problems resulting from aging and defective pipelines and infrastructure. For more information, visit www.Azuria.com Position Summary The position is responsible for supporting the global legal needs of Azuria Water Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”), including dispute management, inured and non-insured claims management, collections, contract review and negotiation, problem solving and counseling on a wide variety of matters. The Legal Counsel also adheres to best practices for mitigating risk to Azuria and ensures that its rights and obligations are fulfilled. Reporting Status This position will report directly to the Senior Legal Counsel. Supervisory Responsibility No direct reports initially, but expect to supervise Contract Specialists as part of development.

Requirements

This position requires a Juris Doctor and current admission to a state bar association at the time of employment, and admission to the Missouri bar within six (months) of employment.
Additionally, a minimum of two (2) years of legal experience is required for this position.
New law school graduates may be considered if they have prior work experience in a professional environment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to highly sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to senior management.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of legal concepts.
Strong writing ability is desirable.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret drawings, specifications and other construction documents is desirable.
Ability to discuss the contents of these documents with engineers and Company personnel.
Ability to effectively communicate suggested changes or requests for clarifications.
Ability to negotiate with a wide variety of individuals and companies.
Clear understanding of, and the ability to work with, mathematical concepts.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to create and edit spreadsheets using Excel.
The successful candidate will have a commitment to managing a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment and the ability to manage competing priorities on a daily basis.
The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communications skills for cross-functional collaboration.
The successful candidate will embrace change and grow with the business which includes taking on areas of greater responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the construction industry may be helpful, but is not required.
The ideal candidate will have three to five years experience in a fast-paced corporate legal department or a generalist background with both dispute resolution and transactional skills gained in a law firm.

Responsibilities

Prepares and reviews various legal instruments and documents, such as contracts, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, etc.
Where appropriate to protect the Company, suggests alternative provisions in contracts or subcontracts.
Negotiates with the other party to craft provisions that are acceptable to both the other party and the Company.
Examines case facts and law to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits, claims, bond claims or liens.
Oversees outside attorneys who defend or prosecute any lawsuits, claims, mediations or arbitrations for which the Legal Counsel has primary responsibility.
Oversees and manages the budget for outside attorneys and expert witnesses for all matters for which the Legal Counsel has primary responsibility.
Gathers evidence and information to support management (legal and business) decision making.
Advises the business on government regulations and/or legal rights.
Works closely with the business units and finance personnel to review aged account receivables and assists with the collection of amounts owed to Azuria.
Contributes to special projects across Azuria and Azuria’s Legal Department.
Attends to miscellaneous legal questions and projects of the business units on a daily basis (as required).
Other duties as required.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary with career growth opportunities and a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision Insurance, prescription drug coverage, 401k and more.

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