Senior Legal Advisor
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Advisor to provide strategic legal guidance across the company and support risk management in alignment with our values and mission.
* This high-impact role is ideal for a senior attorney with a strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to advising on legal matters in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Contract Management: Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, leases, and service agreements.
2. Legal Advisory: Offer strategic legal advice to management and internal teams.
3. Risk & Compliance: Assess commercial and legal risk in contracts and operational decisions.
4. Dispute Management: Manage litigation and outside counsel relationships.
5. Insurance & Risk Management: Lead insurance coverage acquisition, claim reporting, and internal procedures to support professional liability prevention and resolution.
6. Cross-functional Communication: Translate complex legal language into clear guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
Requirements:
* Juris Doctorate (JD) required
* Must be licensed to practice law and eligible for a North Carolina in-house license (Rule 712)
* 10+ years of relevant legal experience in Professional Services, ideally with a focus on contract law, risk management, insurance, and working in or with engineering/consulting firms