Corporate Counsel
Company: Allan Myers
Location: Glen Allen
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
Corporate Counsel
Job Locations
US-VA-Glen Allen
ID
2024-10446
# of Openings
1
Category
Other Salary Position
Responsibilities
Come be a crucial part of our business as a transactional attorney
negotiating and advising on construction related contracts and on
other commercial contracting matters. We offer an opportunity to
partner with our management team and individual business units to
develop business deals, achieve strategic business objectives, and
inform and implement corporate contracting standards and risk
management strategies. This position will report to our Executive
Vice President, Corporate General Counsel. The successful candidate
will join our team in Glen Allen, Virginia. The candidate will
primarily support our Virginia business unit and Corporate
purchasing department, with opportunity for experience supporting
other corporate initiatives. What You Will Be Doing
Advancing our core business areas,
including transportation and infrastructure construction, site
development projects, paving, and asphalt and aggregate materials
sales, by drafting and negotiating various contracts (such as
construction contracts; subcontracts; professional services
agreements; rental agreements; purchase orders; supply agreements;
non-disclosure agreements; master services agreements; and joint
venture agreements). Advising and supporting the business with
general commercial contracting needs in other areas, such as
information technology.Leading contract negotiation efforts with
our business partners, including industry leading project owners,
general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, to achieve
contract terms consistent with our standard policies and acceptable
risk profiles. Collaborating closely with corporate leadership,
project managers, purchasing managers and other personnel during
the contracting process to understand and achieve business
objectives and mitigate risks.Reporting on legal risks to corporate
leadership and project management based on review and analysis of
project contract documents. Periodically revising company contract
templates as needed. Working closely with our Director of Contracts
and other members of the Legal Department to update and implement
policies and procedures designed to manage contract related legal
risks. Working with our Director of Contracts to develop and
conduct training for corporate leadership and various business
units on commercial contract matters, including contracting
procedures and risks.Ensuring compliance with contract development
and management policies. Researching legal developments, including
legislation and regulations, impacting contracting practices and
procedures and proposing new or revised practices and procedures to
address such developments. The above tasks help describe the
general nature of the work performed in this role. But it is not
intended to be a list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required to be successful in the position.
Qualifications
- A Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school with strong
credentials.
- An active member of the Virginia State Bar in good
standing
- A minimum of three years of post-bar professional
experience.
- Three or more years of relevant transactional legal experience,
including leading contract negotiations and working directly with
business units in the negotiation process, is preferred but not
required.
- Prior legal experience in construction law, government
transportation or other public works contracts or commercial
contracts, is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of general corporate law is preferred but not
required.
- Experience with various forms of project delivery types,
including Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build, Bid-Build, P3, is
preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated exceptional capabilities in the following areas:
- Negotiation skills with a temperament to aggressively represent
the interests of Allan Myers while achieving a win/win for both
sides of the negotiation.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally in
person and via technology with staff, outside counsel and third
parties, including complex concepts to internal clients and
external partners.bility to work within a fast-paced
entrepreneurial environment, strong time management and
multitasking skills, and ability to independently manage a heavy
workload.
- Ability to think critically, provide effective and creative
drafting solutions and effective compromise to resolve problems and
disagreements that arise in the contracting process.
- Proven leadership qualities with the ability to work
independently and drive collaboration with relevant
stakeholders.
- Dedicated team member driven to continue the proud legacy of a
strong company and is committed to professional growth. Allan Myers
is an equal opportunity employer.
Keywords: Allan Myers, Tuckahoe , Corporate Counsel, Legal , Glen Allen, Virginia
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