Legal Counsel

Civil & Environmental Consultants•Phoenix, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking an attorney located in our Phoenix, Arizona office to assist with and facilitate the continued growth and expansion of our organization. The ideal candidate will have experience as either an outside lawyer or with an in-house law department with a preference for engineering, professional services, or construction. The position will collaborate and work with our operations and technical teams to draft and negotiate client contracts and subcontracts for engineering, consulting, surveying and construction management services in addition to providing general legal advice and counseling. The position will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer.

Requirements

Juris doctorate degree from accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona
Experience negotiating and drafting contracts and subcontracts

Nice To Haves

Previous internship experience preferred or 1+ years of experience within a major law firm or legal department for an engineering, professional services or construction company preferred

Responsibilities

Drafting and negotiating client contracts and subcontracts for engineering, environmental consulting, surveying and construction management services
Advising the business on other legal issues including human resources
Providing advice on compliance and corporate governance
Assisting with training the organization on legal and contractual issues
Embracing and exemplifying CEC’s core values
Taking ownership of client relationships and work
Applying legal and business knowledge to proactively support growth and innovation