Halff · 7 hours ago
Attorney I
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHalff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm that has been creating smart solutions since 1950. The Attorney I will provide legal guidance, draft and review contracts, and collaborate with teams to support the firm’s legal needs in the AEC industry.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringEnergyProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and analyze a broad range of contracts, including client, vendor, and subcontractor agreements; provide reasoned redline revisions and contract feedback in line with Halff's risk tolerance and applicable compliance or legal requirements under the direction of other counsel within the Legal Department
Review solicitations (RFQs, RFPs, RSQs) issued by public or private entities seeking professional design services; provide legal comments on solicitations and feedback to internal stakeholders
Collaborate with and negotiate contract terms with internal and external stakeholders to meet and balance both legal requirements and business objectives
Resolve contract disputes efficiently by collaborating with relevant parties
Provide litigation support and assistance with collection of unpaid client invoices as requested by other counsel within the Legal Department
Conduct legal research and provide analysis in connection with legal, business, and/or risk issues
Draft legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on a variety of projects across all the States in which Halff has offices or does business
Stay current with relevant laws and regulations impacting professional services firms in general and more specifically the engineering consulting industry, providing insights and recommendations to the firm's internal teams
Maintain accurate and organized records of pending workload as well as all reviewed contracts, amendments, and related legal communications
Qualification
Required
Strong academic record
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
Contract law experience, preferably with exposure to engineering or consulting industries
Demonstrated interest in the AEC industry
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with relevant legal software and tools, as well as standard office technology
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active law license in Texas, with the ability to work out of Halff's Richardson headquarters, Dallas office, or Fort Worth office
Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
May need to travel to various office locations
Benefits
Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
529 College Savings Plan
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Plan
Company
Halff
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