Associate General Counsel

Overview

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2023. For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

 

What you'll be challenged to do: TranSystems is looking for an attorney with significant experience in a corporate environment to help provide legal services for a fast growing organization.  The Associate General Counsel will work closely with the General Counsel in the enhancement and development of legal systems and procedures to provide efficient support for the firm.

 

General Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates various complex and standard professional services contracts, as well as other types of contracts and documents with legal significance.
• Manage day-to-day workflow for contracting and compliance for firm wide operations.
• Provides efficient, practical, business-oriented, and risk-aware legal advice to senior management and business clients.
• Responsible for management of disputes and claims in partnership with General Counsel
• Coordinate engagement with outside counsel and help in establishing budgets and helps in establishing budgets and reserves.
• Assists internal clients with legal matters including but not limited to updating and reviewing standard contract templates and agreements with external clients.
• Contributes to and refines the firm's templates, guidance documents, and the development of a legal site and procedures for more efficient legal services.
• Maintains active participation in professional societies to keep abreast of relevant legal and compliance issues.
• Develop and conduct training  for internal clients  in areas such as contracts and risk management.
• Provides legal support for Human Resources issues (policies, termination practices, worker's comp, immigration, etc ).
• Provides support for merger and acquisition activity.
• Perform other duties as needed.

 

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

 

• The general duties and requirements  are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities for  successful performance in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Licensed to practice law in a U.S. (Missouri or Kansas preferred), a solid academic background.
• 5 to 8 years of legal experience practicing law in a law firm and/or in-house specializing in engineering and consulting services.
• A history of developing and implementing successful strategies, and functioning effectively with business clients, management, and representatives of other parties.
• Have a basic understanding of enterprise risk management and insurance programs and functions for a professional organization.
• Contract negotiation experience in a law firm for clients in the professional services field and/or as part of a corporate legal department within a professional services company.
• Listens and gets clarification; Participates in meetings; Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information; Presents numerical data effectively; Responds well to questions.
• Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Works within approved budget.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Uses time efficiently; Works within approved budget.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Able to use and wear personal protection equipment properly.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

 

 

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

 

 

 

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

 

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

 

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME