Job Description
Job Description
Why Hazen and Sawyer:
- Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
- Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
- We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
- We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
- We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including professional services agreement, subconsultant agreements, NDAs, teaming agreements, RFx’s, and other business-related documents.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure that contracts reflect the company’s strategic goals while minimizing legal risk.
- Provide legal guidance on compliance issues and interpret contract provisions to ensure the company’s adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
- Perform legal research on relevant laws and regulations related to commercial contracts, engineering, and other business areas.
- Support the company in maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, particularly in commercial contracting and engineering sectors.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s compliance program, including policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
- Assist with other general legal matters, as needed.
Experience:
- 2-5 years of experience in a commercial contract law practice, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
- Experience in contracting within the engineering, architecture or construction sectors is a plus, but not required.
Qualifications/Skills required:
- Solid understanding of contract law, commercial transactions, and related legal matters.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Fluent in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing legal risks.
- Familiarity with international contract law and regulations is a plus.
Educational Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in North Carolina
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans).
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
- Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance.
- Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
- Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support.
- Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships.
- Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location.