Assistant General Counsel

Michael Baker International

Assistant General Counsel responsible for drafting and negotiating legal agreements in engineering. Advising stakeholders on regulations while managing litigation and junior attorneys.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeMoon Township • Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $174,000 - $329,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Research and interpret laws, statutes, regulations, decisions, and rulings applicable to Company matters, and counsel Company stakeholders on compliance with the same.
Work in partnership with executive and operational leadership to provide legal guidance and recommendations on internal and external business affairs, transactions and/or policies.
Critically evaluate applicable facts/law to advise Company stakeholders on actual or potential legal issues/claims and risk mitigation strategies pertaining to the same.
Manage litigation and other legal matters conducted by outside counsel for the Company.
Assist in preparation of corporate documents such as shareholder/director consents, meeting minutes and leases.
Engage with the Company’s insurance broker/insurers on risk management and insurance matters.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

12 or more years of demonstrated related in-house and/or law firm legal experience.
Juris Doctorate from accredited law school is required.
Member in good standing with bar in any state.
Extensive contract drafting and litigation handling experience
Demonstrated leadership and development of less seasoned attorneys/Legal personnel.
Well-developed communications skills; ability to clearly and concisely express legal issues and strategies to Company stakeholders.
Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently and in groups.
Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules and priorities.
Ability to generate ideas, make recommendations and come to consensus.
Demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex issues.
Excellent writing, presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401 (k) Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract draftinglitigation handlinglegal researchrisk mitigationcorporate document preparationlegal compliancelegal guidancenegotiationlegal interpretationstakeholder counseling

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingflexibilityself-drivenresourcefulnesscollaborationpresentation skillsmeeting facilitationidea generation

Certifications

Juris Doctoratebar membership