Lead with empathy, strong communication, and a people-focused approach to achieve successful results across the enterprise.
Support and shape the company’s people-focused culture by promoting inclusivity, diversity, and collaboration by reinforcing positive workplace values and encouraging teamwork through outward messaging to potential candidates.
Efficiently review contracts and contract revisions offered to Verdantas by clients and business partners to identify potential legal and business issues.
Draft, modify, and negotiate contracts to reduce legal and business risk, provide flexibility to Verdantas’ technical teams, and support ongoing and future business relationships.
Draft, review, and revise agreements pertaining to confidentiality/non-disclosure, intellectual property, third-party reliance, teaming, and provide advice to internal clients regarding potential business implications.
Provide guidance to internal clients regarding contract interpretation issues and approaches to mitigate risk. Providing guidance to staff in the preparation of form contracts, including reviewing and developing contract language, and coordinating and/or issuing contracts.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients, including Project Managers and other stakeholders.
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited law school and currently admitted to practice in one or more US states, with a preference for candidates licensed to practice in Colorado, Utah, Texas, or Ohio.
Between 1-3 years of experience practicing law, preferably with a focus in commercial or contract law.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments involving a wide variety of technical disciplines, under tight deadlines for internal stakeholders.
Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to effectively interact at all levels within the organization and with external clients of the company.
An undergraduate degree in engineering, geology or environmental science preferred.
Experience working in the engineering, environmental consulting, or construction fields is preferred.
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate both in written and verbal formats.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines.