Counsel, Legal at Cumming – Westport, Connecticut

Position Title: Counsel, Legal

Location: Westport, CT

Req Id: JR101876

Time Type: Full time

Description:

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

This position will require interaction with individuals of all levels at Cumming Corporation and its subsidiaries, clients, vendors, outside counsel, and insurance companies. This role will be based in our Westport, CT office.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation and continuing development of the Company’s risk management program.
• Review all contracts and agreements entered into by Company for purpose of identifying risks and formulating mitigation or avoidance strategies.
• Educate Team members regarding nature of risks and assist in negotiation of contracts and agreements with clients.
• Assist with implementation of contract and subconsultant management program.
• Assist with handling of labor and employment matters.
• Coordinate with insurers to ensure appropriate insurance coverages and the Company’s compliance therewith.
• Assist with pre-acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition integration and merger activities.
• Assist with managing claims, subpoena responses, and litigation.
• Assist with corporate compliance matters including anti-bribery, data privacy, government relations, licensing, political contributions, data privacy, and other regulatory matters.
• Assist with handling general corporate legal matters for domestic and foreign operations.
• Keep updated with legal developments which affect Company’s operations.
• Assist Team members with resolution of issues and disputes arising during contract performance.
• Assist with review and negotiation of commercial leases.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Licensed in Connecticut or in a jurisdiction capable of waiving into Connecticut Bar.
• General construction experience - in-house or law firm is required.
• Experience with drafting and negotiation of various professional consulting and construction documents.
• Experience with identification and management of risks related to the construction industry.
• Experience with project management, construction management, cost management, consultant, and confidentiality agreements.
• Experience with insurance coverages in the construction industry including professional liability, commercial general liability, auto, builders’ risk, and cyber liability.
• Experience with general corporate matters including corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with labor and employment matters.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid legal research skills.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: Juris Doctorate degree is required.

Experience: 6-8 years of qualified as an attorney. Preferred experience: familiarity with contract and document management software, in-house corporate experience, merger and acquisition experience, litigation experience, labor and employment experience.

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $159,400.00-$223,133.37 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

About_Us:

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 1,950 team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Learn more about what a great organization we are at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumming-group/about/

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.