What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counsel position at Volkert Inc?
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We are currently searching for an experienced General Counsel to support corporate and our regions. This position will be located within our corporate office in Mobile, AL.
What you’ll be doing:
- Overseeing the legal matters of Volkert
- Advising executive members on new laws, existing laws and legal rights that would impact functionality of the business
- Manage current cases and contracts
- Reviewing contracts
- Advising and staying current with ethics laws in the states we operate in
- Develop both client and employee relationships
- Coordinate and communicate with outside counsel
- Reviewing contracts
- Provide valid business solutions to arising problems
- Keeping a record of all legal documents and proceedings for Volkert
- Crafting and/or reviewing legal strategy in response to any litigation
What you need to have:
- J.D. Degree with license to practice law in Alabama
- A minimum of ten (10) years at a law firm or in-house capacity serving clients
- AEC (Architectural, Engineering, and Construction) industry experience is preferred
- Experience with contract lifecycle management and driving efficiencies in the contracting process
- Demonstrates ability to strike a sensible and practical balance between legal risks and business goals
- Ability to think critically and develop creative and practical solutions
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Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
- Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion
- Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
- Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
- Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
- Be able to multi-task in a team environment
Volkert Perks:
- We offer a hybrid workplace which includes remote, hybrid, and in-office positions
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
- Challenging and innovative projects
- Employee referral program
- Professional development
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- Wellness incentives
- Additional voluntary benefits
Volkert is an employee-owned firm, and our culture is expressed in the way we live out our mission and values, which serves as a guide for our actions every day.
The words from President and Chief Executive Officer, capture best why we do what we do:
“For nearly a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”
– Thomas A. Hand, PE, President and Chief Executive Officer
Volkert—a Top 100 design firm—is committed to delivering the future of infrastructure in three key areas of service:
Design Engineering
Planning Environmental
Program Construction Management
If you share our passion to serve clients, the public, our employees, constituents, and our profession, we invite you to apply!
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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