Contracts Attorney

Position Description 

In-House Commercial Contracts Attorney 

Company Summary 

LCPtracker, Inc. is a cloud-based software (SaaS) provider specializing in labor compliance for public works construction projects. Headquartered in Orange, CA – with offices in New Braunfels, TX and Fenton, MI LCPtracker helps government agencies and prime contractors meet Davis-Bacon/prevailing wage compliance requirements on projects backed by federal, state, and/or local funding. 

Thousands of clients and over 100,000 contractors use LCPtracker for their certified payroll and construction site compliance needs. LCPtracker has been recognized year after year since 2017 as one of the “Best Places to Work” in Orange County by the Orange County Register.

Position Summary  

The Contracts Attorney supports the Chief Legal Officer in legal duties to LCPtracker, performing a variety of legal tasks and work product.  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

• Liaises with internal and external clients on a range of matters, with a strong focus on timely execution of customer contracts. 

• Analyzes and interprets contracts and provides thoughtful legal advice on potential risks and issues. 

• Assists with preparation of training materials and SOP’s. 

• Oversees the contract management system/ databases utilized by the Legal team and assists with general legal files organization. 

• Management of internal legal templates. 

• Implements good practices in contract review, negotiation, and management. 

• Works with internal stakeholders to respond to RFP’s in a timely and organized fashion. 

• Researches, analyzes, and summarizes information from a variety of sources including other departments, government offices, websites, and hard copy files. 

• Works diligently to ensure that both our internal and external clients are satisfied. 

• Assists with other special projects and performs general legal and administrative duties as assigned. 

• Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Core Competencies 

• Confidentiality: This role may be privy to confidential and/or sensitive information. Must demonstrate integrity in maintaining confidential and sensitive information and strict adherence to organizational policies and procedures. 

• Communication Proficiency: Uses friendly and proficient communication to interact with a wide range of people internally and externally, frequently exchanging information about office operations. 

• Time Management: Must manage their own time, using an electronic calendar in an email program to set meetings, to request others to attend and to coordinate their responses. Responds to requests for attendance at various meetings. 

• Technical Capacity: Proficiency with many kinds of office equipment, software, and technology that is used or managed. Experience with contract management software a plus. (SaaS company) 

• Initiative and Proactivity: Correctly anticipates a need, volunteers readily, and acts without being told to do so. Brings new ideas to the company. Undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. 

• Drive for Results: Is goal-oriented; maintains focus on the objective. 

• Problem Solving, Personal Judgment: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Solicits and applies feedback. 

• Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Does not cut corners; monitors work to ensure quality; applies feedback to improve performance. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software. 

Education and Experience 

• Applicants must have 2+ years' experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide variety of corporate and commercial contracts. 

• Excellent academic credentials from a U.S. accredited law school. 

• Effective communication skills. 

• Capability and experience to work independently and with a team. 

• Outstanding references. 

• Licensed and in good standing as an attorney in the state of residence. 

• Negotiating experience preferred. 

• Experience in Employment Law a plus. 

Work Environment 

This position operates in a professional office environment and the role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, mobile devices, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Requirements 

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to type, scroll and use computer equipment. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection of text/data in both print and electronic forms. 

Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Days/hours worked are dependent on the workload at the time. General availability and presence in the office is expected during regular business hours, three days each week. However, some flexibility is allowed. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 

Travel 

There is no major travel requirement for this position. However, infrequent travel may be necessary to visit remote office(s), attend conferences/industry events, etc. Attendance at our corporate Staff Retreat is required. This event is a 2-3-day retreat.  Attendance at our annual User Conference as assigned.  

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LCPtracker, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. LCPtracker, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

LCPtracker is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, LCPtracker will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the LCPtracker Human Resources Department at HR@lcptracker.com.