Legal and Compliance Counsel

About Magnolia River: Magnolia River is an industry leader in engineering, inspection, GIS, software, and consulting solutions. With the backing of Warren Equity Partners, our reach extends across 40 states, powered by a dynamic team of just under 1,000 professionals. We specialize in transforming the utilities, oil and gas, water, and pipeline sectors by delivering innovative solutions that boost efficiency, enhance safety, and ensure regulatory compliance.  

 

Primary Function: The Legal and Compliance Counsel will provide expert legal advice and support to the organization, ensuring that it operates in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This role involves working closely with business leaders, legal teams, and other stakeholders to minimize legal risk, develop and enforce compliance policies, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements across various jurisdictions. This individual will manager a small legal support team.

 

Compensation Range is $120-150k Depending on Experience.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on a wide range of business operations, including contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, employment law, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership contracts, and confidentiality agreements.
• Advise on potential legal risks and proactively identify opportunities to mitigate risk.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and applicable laws.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of legal documents such as corporate filings, financial disclosures, and reports to regulatory bodies.
• Identify and assess potential legal and regulatory risks associated with business activities and operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop risk mitigation strategies and implement preventive measures.
• Lead or support internal investigations into compliance breaches or potential misconduct.
• Conduct audits of business practices to identify areas of risk or non-compliance and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Work closely with the business, senior leadership, and external counsel to address legal matters and develop effective compliance strategies. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Broad and deep knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, particularly within the utility, construction, and survey sectors.
• Knowledge of corporate governance principles and practices to ensure the organization adheres to ethical standards and legal requirements
• Understanding of contract law to review, draft, and negotiate contracts and agreements
• Familiarity with employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance in hiring, workplace policies, and employee relations
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable solutions.
• Proficiency in conducting comprehensive legal research to stay updated with changes in laws and regulations
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret complex laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney, including experience in litigation, contract review, and employment law
• Admitted to practice law in the State of Alabama and member in good standing with the Alabama State Bar is required.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers and clients.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information.

Disclaimer:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• This job description is subject to change at any time.

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and other valuable benefits to support your well-being and future.

Salary

• $120 - $150,000