Associate General Counsel
USA, Oklahoma City OK or Little Rock AR
$120,000 - $175,000
Job Description
The Associate General Counsel position will handle a wide range of law-related issues with a focus primarly on risk management and transactional law. This position also provides legal advice on regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions. Seeking a licensed attorney (any U.S. State) with several years of experience, including law firm and/or in-house, focused on transactional and contract law. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Office. Preference given to applicants with experience as in-house counsel or previous practice in the areas of construction law, insurance defense, OSHA regulations, administrative law, transportation law (trucking) or employment law.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
· Review, draft, and negotiate various types of non-construction agreements, including but not limited to, leases, service agreements, staffing agreements, vendor and consulting agreements and various waivers and releases.
· Work closely with insurance providers and outside insurance defense firms in addressing claims (workers compensation, auto, OCIP, and general liability)
· Collaborate with human resources and safety departments to establish best practices in reducing risk, including policy development across multiple facilities.
· Lead privileged internal audits and process reviews. Draft policy and protocols for implementation as needed.
· Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement activities relating to the above substantive legal areas, and provide proactive, strategic advice
· Liaison with outside law firms to meet Company goals
· Settlement of claims and disputes
Company Culture & Perks
Our company is the largest structural steel fabricator and erector in the United States with offices and plants in 14 jurisdictions. The Company has over 114 years in business and offers stability compared to many startups and tech companies who may be offering "work from home" legal positions. Our companies, the legal department is an integral member of the operations team. Working with this small legal department will provide a variety of practice challenges and would be a good fit for an attorney who is looking for variety or is a life long learner. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with a business team and providing legal advice/solutions to support the business. This is not a remote position but there is a good work/life balance. Although we are large, it has a family-ownership feel with a culture of respect and fair treatment.