Risk Management Staff Attorney

Colliers Engineering & Design•Seattle, WA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Risk Management Staff Attorney for its Seattle, Washington office. The attorney will support the Risk Management Corporate Counsel team and the Director of Risk Management on legal, regulatory, licensing, corporate governance, acquisition, and contract matters. The role involves negotiating complex Design Build and Progressive Design Build contracts; researching laws and regulations governing professional and firm licensure across disciplines and jurisdictions in the United States and internationally; supporting corporate governance records for affiliated entities; reviewing acquisition due diligence; and organizing information related to acquisition structure and post-acquisition integration. The Staff Attorney will also analyze federal and state laws in relation to existing contracts and company policies, research political-contribution requirements, review internal company documents, and negotiate agreements with significant operational impact. The position requires sound judgment, creative problem-solving, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory requirements. It offers opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility and directly supports the Firm’s operations across numerous states and disciplines. The position has a hybrid work arrangement, with a requirement to work at least three days per week in the Seattle office.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Active license in good standing to practice law in at least one state.
2–5 years of experience in private practice, an in-house legal department, or a comparable setting.
Excellent legal research, drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail, organization, verbal communication, interpersonal effectiveness, and project-management skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with personnel across business units and corporate functions.
Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Ability to work at least three days per week in the Seattle, Washington office.

Nice To Haves

Experience with architecture, engineering, or construction contracts in a law firm or in-house environment.

Responsibilities

Negotiate Design Build and Progressive Design Build contracts under the oversight of the Director of Risk Management and Corporate Counsel, seeking equitable terms for design professionals while balancing business needs.
Review complex and lengthy contracts and prepare contract summaries for Corporate Counsel and business leaders.
Research laws and industry-practice developments related to Design Build, Progressive Design Build, and other contractor-held contracts, and identify practical solutions to complex legal issues.
Support processes, procedures, and databases that promote firm-licensing compliance across entities, disciplines, and jurisdictions.
Research state laws, regulations, and guidance governing professional licenses in engineering, architecture, surveying, landscape architecture, geology, and other disciplines.
Support planning for professional-licensing implications of acquisitions and integration of newly acquired companies.
Assist Corporate Counsel with drafting Joint Venture agreements and related research.
Research state and federal law related to contractual obligations and report findings to Corporate Counsel to support policy implementation and continued compliance.
Prepare and review legal memoranda concerning enterprise risks as requested by the Risk Management Team.
Advise the Risk Management Team on recommendations to mitigate risks related to business operations.
Monitor pending and enacted legislation, regulations, and other developments relevant to the Firm’s licensing interests and operations.

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid pregnancy disability leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
Education reimbursement.
Access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses through an in-house resource.
Mentorship program.
Wellness program.
Women’s Organization.
Philanthropic opportunities.
Safe and comfortable work environment.
Potential for career advancement.