Assistant Corporate Counsel

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.

Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.

Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of 1,900+ professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.

Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference.

Job Description:

Salary Range

•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.

Qualifications: 
•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.

Critical Skills:
•Ability to clearly and concisely communicate both in written and verbal formats.
•Teamwork and collaboration.
•Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines.