Corporate Counsel - Environmental Consulting, Engineering

ABOUT YOU

Are you ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Corporate Counsel, Environmental Consulting, Engineering and Remediation, ideally based in our North Little Rock, AR office. We are open to remote for the right candidate.

Who are we?  We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions.  Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and over 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career

• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges

• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues

• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $130k - 160k commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match

• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance

• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation

• Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Reporting to Senior Counsel, the Corporate Counsel will be an integral part of the Company’s legal team and will work closely with members of the legal, sales and operational teams. The Corporate Counsel will work with project teams and lead the review, analysis, editing, negotiations, and finalization of a variety of legal documents, including master service agreements (MSAs), engineering and consulting contracts, field services contracts, subcontracts, non-disclosure agreements, requests for proposals and purchase order terms and conditions. You will also support the business and Assistant General Counsel with state registrations, company licenses, and other Company filings, as needed. The Corporate Counsel will drive meaningful improvements in how the company efficiently negotiates and manages risk and liability in its United States commercial contracts and operations and work closely with internal stakeholders to develop and implement improvements to contracting processes and tools.

Corporate Counsel may also be involved in providing other day-to-day operational support for the business.  The ideal candidate will have experience negotiating business-to-business commercial agreements with sufficient experience to operate autonomously under the supervision and direction of the Senior Counsel.  The candidate should be equally comfortable contributing to discussions with executive management and supporting operational leadership on day-to-day matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

As a key member of the Legal team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Negotiating, interpreting, and drafting commercial contracts terms and conditions, specifically engineering and consulting contracts and MSAs, requests for proposals and other legal documents

• Reviewing, analyzing, and editing client contract terms and conditions, preparing exceptions and providing explanations and recommendations to operational leadership

• Identifying potential environmental and other contractual and operational liabilities and development of risk mitigation strategies

• Drafting contract summaries and amendments to align with business strategies

• Coordinating the review of client-specific contract requirements with the appropriate internal teams for compliance and risk management, including but not limited to contract insurance requirements with the Company’s risk management team and advisors, health and safety requirements with the Corporate Health & Safety team, and cybersecurity requirements with the Company’s cybersecurity and IT teams, as appropriate

• Providing contract support and advising project managers on contract issues/change management as needed during project execution with emphasis on risk management

• Assisting with compliance and corporate governance matters (i.e. managing state licensing and filing requirements for such licenses)

• Researching and analyzing the law on complex issues and writing concise, practical summaries for legal and operational leadership

• Willingness and ability to operate independently of junior staff

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, verbally and through written means, and interact with others effectively

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• J.D. and admission to state bar

• Strong academic credentials

• 7+ years of relevant experience, including experience (1) drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts in the professional services and engineering and environmental services fields, (2) research and writing and governance/licensing matters, and (3) developing and advising on risk management strategies

• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relevant to environmental remediation and field projects strongly preferred

• Experience dealing with commercial and public (federal, state and local municipalities) contracting and projects

• Federal contracting experience strongly preferred

Abilities:

• Sound and practical business judgment as well as common sense

• Comfort in identifying, prioritizing, and solving problems

• Strong writing and presentation skills and attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to quality

• Ability to prioritize tasks, think clearly under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and thrive with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, growing company

• Ability to navigate uncertainty and provide legal guidance

• Ability to think and act strategically and proactively

• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g. HR, Health and Safety, IT and Finance)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are going to be blunt – the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

Montrose will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Montrose is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.