Senior Legal Counsel

About the Role

The Senior Legal Counsel (or Legal Counsel) is a key member of The Austin Company’s Legal, Risk‑Management & Compliance team. The role focuses on reviewing, negotiating, and drafting commercial contracts, and supporting insurance and surety programs across the organization.

Core Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including A/E/C customer and vendor contracts, master service agreements, statements of work, non‑disclosure agreements, software and technology agreements, licensing agreements, and amendments.
• Assist with development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks, and standard policies and processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Advise business stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and business implications.
• Advise on existing insurance and surety program protections, recommend improvements, and verify contractual and legal compliance with insurance and surety requirements.
• Manage insurance and bond claims.
• Support project and company or affiliate litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution.
• Manage outside counsel, matter budgets, and coordinate with outside consultants.
• Assist with compliance and internal audit program implementation.
• Assist with corporate governance matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law and membership in good standing with at least one state bar (Ohio, Florida, or California).
• 5–10+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, risk management, insurance, surety bonding, and regulatory compliance related to architecture, engineering, and construction services.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide practical, business‑focused legal advice.
• Both law firm and in‑house legal experience preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with federal government contracting and related compliance preferred.

Benefits

Austin offers a comprehensive benefit package including Medical and Dental, Life, STD, LTD, and 401(k) with matching, as well as a competitive salary and opportunities for advancement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Austin Company is an EEO and DFWP Employer.