Position Purpose:Corporate Counsel will represent and provide legal advice to the Company’s Municipal Water Contract Operations business unit. This position will advise senior management on a broad array of topics, with a particular focus on negotiating and administering compliance with complex long-term operation and maintenance contracts of water and wastewater treatment plants throughout the assigned region. The position may provide additional assistance to the Company’s other business units, as needed and appropriate.Primary Duties/Responsibilities:Identify and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on legal issues.Draft and negotiate agreements, contracts and other legal documents to protect the company’s rights and interests.Deal professionally and efficiently with complex matters involving multiple stakeholders.Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization.Work with integrity and a sense of professionalism.Maintain current knowledge of new legislation and amendments.Stay informed and promote compliance with corporate policies and procedures.Work collaboratively with senior management, project management, and other functions to further the interests of the business.Support the Company’s goal of helping municipal clients address their environmental and sustainability challenges.Be able to adapt to an evolving regulatory and business environment.Actively participate in Legal Department activities as a team player.Work Environment: This is a hybrid role (3/2) based in our Paramus, NJ office.
