Corporate General Counsel_

Atlanta

**37920BR**

**Requisition ID:**

37920BR

**Business Unit:**

COR

**Job Description:**

The Corporate General Counsel serves as a member of the executive management committee (EMC), accountable for the company's global legal function. Sets the overall philosophy and strategy for all legal matters and ensures that practices, policies, and business activities of the company fall within the bounds of the company’s legal posture. Provides counsel and advice to executives, directors, managers, and other leaders concerning the laws that impact their business or functional areas. Leverages in-depth understanding of the business and legal best practices to create an organization that enables the company to maintain a world class workforce and meet its financial and business goals. Serves as the Corporate Secretary, as required.

Leadership

• Serves as a trusted advisor and partner to the CEO and leadership team on all legal matters relevant to the company, including personnel, policies, procedures, rules and regulations, contracts, and other laws and regulations.

• Provides legal counsel to the Board of Directors on various legal matters and instructs on how to remain compliant with current corporate laws.

• Serves as a member of company's senior leadership team and the executive owner of issues related to legal strategy and effectiveness.

• Builds understanding and demonstrates leadership in influencing company priorities and activities tied to an integrated strategic plan.

• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with senior executives to identify their needs and provide accurate and relevant advice.

Strategy

• Develops and leads the corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's matters.

• Anticipates and identifies legal issues and counsels company leadership and other upper-level management to develop legal strategies and solutions.

• Provides recommendations to strategically enhance business performance and opportunities.

• Directs legal research and the company's litigation strategy pertaining to legal actions.

Compliance

• Represents the company as general counsel with external organizations and regulators.

• Organizes and directs activities to protect the company from a legal and regulatory standpoint by providing strategic oversight of policies and procedures required by federal and state, human resources, privacy, and other applicable laws.

• Oversees the management of outside counsel activities Operational Management.

• Oversees the legal function, ensuring that all legal matters are in alignment with our mission, values, and business objectives.

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities assigned to legal professionals and staff within the Office of General Counsel.

• Manages budget and people resources so that the company is prepared to deliver on its strategies;

continuously look at ways to be more cost effective and improve efficiencies and service levels.

• Executes and delivers key milestone activities.

• Directs and may participate in the preparation and negotiation of major contracts and transactions.

**Job Title:**

Corporate General Counsel

**Group:**

COR

**Employment Type:**

Regular

**Minimum Qualifications:**

• 20+ years of related experience with at least 6 of those years in a management or leadership capacity.

• Juris Doctorate required.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

**EEO Statement:**

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

**Why CDM Smith?:**

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (dmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)

**Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.**

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

**Job Site Location:**

Georgia - Atlanta

**Agency Disclaimer:**

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

**Amount of Travel Required:**

20%

**Assignment Category:**

Fulltime-Regular

**Visa Sponsorship Available:**

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

**Skills and Abilities:**

• Critical and strategic thinking skills.

• Excellent consulting skills and ability to influence decisions to a positive business understanding.

• Excellent communication skills and relationship management

• Proven ability to work in a complex, dynamic, and ambiguous environment.

• Experience in Intellectual Property – trademark, patents, and copyright.

• Experience in the AEC space-particularly construction.

• Experience with complex contracting – upon completion of project.

• Experience with insurance placement and insurance factors for AEC firms.

• Experience in dealing with frivolous litigation.

**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

**Additional Compensation:**

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

**Work Location Options:**

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.