Do you want to help engineer whats next?

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With more than 700 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGHs industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of whats possible.

Work Arrangement: This position is eligible to be in-office, or hybrid, based out of our Waltham, MA office location.

We want someone passionate about contracts and legal support

Become a member of our dynamic team dedicated to providing high quality legal support to one of the top engineering firms in the country!

What Youll Do:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, such as professional services agreements, master agreements, subconsultant/subcontractor agreements, site releases, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Understand and ensure consistency of contract terms with risk management and business objectives.
• Provide advice and interpretation of legal contract and subcontract terms and conditions to minimize or reduce risk and potential liabilities. Counsel business leaders on negotiation strategy and directly negotiate with external clients to determine workable alternatives with a focus towards continuing valued relationships.
• Establish and maintain trusted rapports and work closely with technical staff and operations teams to address legal issues affecting the company's day-to-day business.
• Educate internal clients through in-house presentations, articles, roundtables, and other regular communications.

What Youll Need:

• Bachelors or Juris Doctor plus 2 or more years of applicable experience working in a corporate environment, law firm, and/or the construction industry.
• Familiarity with foreign licensing/registration for design professionals and government contracts a plus
• Positive, proactive, and no-task-too-small-or-big mentality
• Demonstrated experience working within aggressive timeframes
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment
• Skilled at team work as well as the ability to produce individual work product
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organization skills and attention to detail

What makes careers at SGH so special?

The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is, but always seeks what could be.

There are many reasons to love SGH.

1. Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
2. Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
3. Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
4. Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email jobs@sgh.com

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand, and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, mouse, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

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