In-House Counsel

As a leading contracting firm, Evergreen Home Exteriors offers services ranging from exterior and interior remodels, all the way to solar installations. We are proud to say that our organization has operated on the hallmark of integrity, transparency, and outstanding craftsmanship, which has facilitated a continued path towards growth and success! In order to continue to best serve our clientele and employees, we are searching for a Corporate Attorney to provide trusted advisory and ensure strategic planning towards continued expansion!

Responsibilities:

• Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, contracts, corporate finance etc.)
• Collaborate with senior management to create best practices for internal and external processes (employment law, sales, subcontracting, vendor agreements, etc).
• Regularly monitor compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Research and evaluate best practices for mitigating risk, regarding continued expansion and operations.
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights are maintained and that all stakeholders are effectively addressed.
• Provide clarification on legal specifications or contracts, to stakeholders.
• Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility!
• Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation, effecting any aspect of the organizations operations!
• Work with owners to devise efficient defense strategies, as needed

Qualifications:

-Must currently reside in the Tacoma, WA

-Must be licensed in the state of Washington

- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

- Employment law and construction/ contracting law experience preferred!

-Business oriented

- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills

- Proficient in legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis

- Experience in legal drafting and preparing legal documents

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $156,309.00 - $216,739.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently licensed to practice law in the state of Washington?

Experience:

• Employment & labor law: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tacoma, WA 98444 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tacoma, WA 98444