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S&ME · 2 days ago

Legal Counsel

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

S&ME is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across the company and support risk management. This high-impact role involves advising on legal matters, managing contracts, and overseeing risk and compliance in a dynamic engineering consulting environment.

Civil EngineeringConsulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Contract Management: Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, leases, and service agreements. Provide legal approval and guidance to ensure favorable terms and risk mitigation

Legal Advisory: Offer strategic legal advice to management and internal teams. Conduct legal research and provide opinions on various issues affecting operations, contracts, and projects

Risk & Compliance: Assess commercial and legal risk in contracts and operational decisions. Help maintain quality standards, ensure compliance with safety guidelines, and contribute to internal governance practices

Dispute Management: Manage litigation and outside counsel relationships. Oversee the resolution of legal disputes and professional liability claims, including coordination with insurers

Insurance & Risk Management: Lead insurance coverage acquisition, claim reporting, and internal procedures to support professional liability prevention and resolution

Client Coaching & Negotiations: Coach internal teams on prioritizing contract changes and conducting complex negotiations. Assist in developing negotiation strategies and business solutions

Cross-functional Communication: Translate complex legal language into clear guidance for non-legal stakeholders. Support internal policy development and communicate legal strategy effectively across departments

Qualification

Contract ManagementLegal AdvisoryRisk ManagementLitigation ManagementInsurance CoordinationLegal ResearchNegotiation SkillsCoaching SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsWork Under Pressure

Required

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

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proven ability to assess and prioritize legal risks

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and coaching skills

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Familiarity with litigation, claims management, and insurance coordination