JOB DESCRIPTION Summary Under general supervision of the Chief Legal Officer, Deputy General Counsel (if applicable) and Assistant General Counsel, responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other legal agreements, interpreting federal and state regulations and court rulings, managing claims and litigation, including managing outside counsel engaged in such matters and providing counsel and assisting in a variety of other legal matters. Engages with and serves as an advisor to corporate and operational staff daily. Advises and counsels stakeholders on laws and regulations, particularly in the fields of engineering, architectural, planning, consulting, construction, and other services. Essential Duties <ul> <li>Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal agreements/documents relating to the engineering, architectural, consulting, and other services provided by the Company to its public and private sector clients. </li> <li>Research and interpret laws, statutes, regulations, decisions, and rulings applicable to Company matters, and counsel Company stakeholders on compliance with the same on contract, project, or other matters. </li> <li>Provide legal guidance and recommendations to Company personnel on internal and external business affairs, transactions and/or policies. </li> <li>Critically evaluate applicable facts/law to advise Company stakeholders on actual or potential legal issues/claims and risk mitigation strategies pertaining to the same. </li> <li>Manage litigation and other legal matters conducted by outside counsel for the Company. </li> <li>Assist in preparation of corporate documents such as shareholder/director consents, meeting minutes and leases. </li> <li>Engage with the Company’s insurance broker/insurers on risk management and insurance matters. </li> <li>Other duties as assigned. </li> </ul> Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Experience 8 or more years of demonstrated related in-house and/or law firm legal experience. Education Juris Doctorate from accredited law school is required. Qualifications <ul> <li>Member in good standing with bar in any state. </li> <li>Contract drafting and negotiation experience involving professional services (e.g., engineering, architectural, planning, consulting, etc.) and construction related agreements. </li> <li>Well-developed communications skills; ability to clearly and concisely express legal issues and strategies to Company stakeholders. </li> <li>Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently and in groups. </li> <li>Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities. </li> <li>Ability to generate ideas, make recommendations and come to consensus. </li> <li>Demonstrated ability to creatively problem solve complex issues. </li> <li>Excellent writing, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills. </li> <li>Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. </li> </ul> Compensation The approximate compensation range for this position is $131,176- $216,449. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: <ul> <li>Flexible Location and/or Remote Work (based on level of experience) </li> <li>Medical, dental, vision insurance </li> <li>401k Retirement Plan </li> <li>Health Savings Account (HSA) </li> <li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA) </li> <li>Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability </li> <li>Professional and personal development </li> <li>Generous paid time off </li> <li>Commuter and wellness benefits </li> </ul> Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; sit and use fine motor control. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified, and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination. ABOUT US Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous. We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life. We Make a Difference. Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Senior Counsel

Michael Baker International