Corporate Counsel

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for this person to provide legal support and counsel in support of the organization’s long-term objectives and goals, including supporting contracting processes and procedures; supporting the development of legal training programs; handling and disposition of various legal matters; and other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel. Participate as a team member of the Legal Department and a member in good standing to a State Bar. This role will be based out of a larger Woodard & Curran office location, which include, but are not limited to, Massachusetts, Maine, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, California, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, and New York, or remote work is also possible for the right candidate.

• Support the Company’s contracting practices and processes, adhering to quality and accuracy standards and a focus on internal client satisfaction.
• Implement litigation strategy, and support litigation and claim management, and insurance matters in order to minimize company exposure in the most cost-effective manner.
• Develop legal training, including guidelines and procedures in support of business unit and its projects in order to minimize risk exposure.
• Provides guidance and support on legal issues, including writing, reviewing, and advising on legal matters.
• Supports the firm’s contracting processes, including working collaboratively with the Contract Lifecycle Management platform in support of the contract review process, with a focus on supporting operations and management, design/build and the Water Business, and participates in the development of Legal policies, procedures and programs.
• Supports the Operations and Management (O&M) organization with contracting, business unit program standards and protocols.
• Supports the development and negotiation of alternative delivery contracts including construction management and design build contracting. Supports the design/build practice and corporate licensing with respect to the practice of design/build and other business services.
• Serves as counsel to, and a resource for Plant Managers, Operations Leaders, Business Development Leaders, and Senior Area Managers, with respect to O&M contracting and other legal matters.
• Handles O&M legal disputes and potential insurance claims, working to resolve contractual disputes, and coordinating the use of outside legal counsel. Provides continuing counsel and guidance on O&M legal matters, including overseeing litigation hold procedures, support in discovery through final resolution in coordination with outside counsel and responses to third party subpoenas. Prepares O&M litigation disclosures.
• Provides support to the Corporate Human Resources, IS and Health & Safety Programs with respect to counsel, advice and legal issues that may arise. Advises and assists with Company-wide policies and procedures.
• Keeps informed of new laws, regulations and industry trends.
• Capable of handling various legal matters with minimal supervision demonstrating independence and judgment.
• In consultation with General Counsel provides guidance to members of the O&M and Design/Build organization for business, commercial, contractual and legal matters.
• Serves as in-house Corporate Counsel to lead and manage litigation matters as assigned.
  Travel: Periodic travel, conferences, and in-person meetings in Portland, Maine.
  The list of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as needed.