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    Attorney I - Fort Worth, United States - Halff

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    Job Summary: This Attorney will play a key role within Halff's legal and compliance department. This position requires a meticulous and detail-oriented graduate who has demonstrated strong academic success and an interest in the professional services arena (consulting engineering, land surveying, architecture, and construction). The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing legal guidance in line with Halff's culture and risk tolerance to foster successful business relationships. Level - Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Conduct legal research an analysis on a variety of issues.
  • Draft legal documents, memoranda and correspondence.
  • Assist in Halff's effort to implement and utilize contract generation software to automate the contract lifecycle management process.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on a variety of projects.
  • Draft, review and analyze a variety of contracts and provide reasoned feedback in line with Halff's risk tolerance and applicable compliance requirements under the direction of Halff's General Counsel.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external parties to negotiate favorable terms and conditions, balancing legal requirements with business objectives.
  • 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 business units.
  • Maintain accurate and organized records of all contracts, amendments, and legal communications.
  • Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Strong academic record.
  • Excellent research, writing and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated interest in the AEC industry.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with relevant legal software and tools.
  • Education, Experience and Licensure:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Plan to take and pass the bar exam in Texas or Oklahoma.
  • Physical Requirements:
  • 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.
  • Company Overview:

    Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse and multi-disciplined professional services firm designed, engineered, planned, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

    Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. Our services include: Construction Services, Energy, Environmental, Geographic Information Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Land and Site Development, Planning and Landscape Architecture, MEP Engineering, Public Works, Right of Way, Structural Engineering, Subsurface Utility Engineering/Utility Coordination, Surveying, Transportation, Water Resources and Water/Wastewater.

    Halff has offices in the following locations:

    Arkansas: Bentonville, Fort Smith, Little Rock and North Little Rock

    Florida: Chipley, Crestview, Jacksonville, Orlando, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tavares and Temple Terrace and Windermere

    Louisiana: Baton Rouge and Shreveport

    Oklahoma : Norman and Oklahoma City

    Texas: Austin, Brownsville, Conroe, Corpus Christi, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Richardson, San Antonio and Tyler

    We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Health Savings Account, 529 College Savings Plan, Flexible Spending, an Employee Assistance Plan and more.

    Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

    Halff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

    Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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