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Overview
We are seeking a SeniorLegal Counsel, Litigation & Labor and Employment to join our Legal team in Tampa, Miami, FL, Atlanta, GA. We are also open to other AtkinsRealis locations for the right candidate.
This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel, Global Claims and Disputes, with a dotted reporting line to the Regional General Counsel for USLA and is responsible for leading the labor & employment compliance and commercial dispute resolution portfolio for AtkinsRéalis in the USA.
This is a hybrid position that requires to be on-site at least 2 days a week.
Your role
- Liaise with the US regional lawyers and business clients and provide day-to-day support on a wide range of labor & employment and dispute resolution issues, ensuring that appropriate dispute resolution strategies are put in place.
- Draft legal documents, conduct legal research, prepare motion papers and pleadings as required.
- Prepare case management reports, provide legal advice, including interpreting policies and procedures and recommending and/or evaluating company initiatives to minimize litigation risks for the company.
- Support the company's response to government inquiries and investigations, as well as provide counsel in connection with internal investigations related to possible dispute resolution or for purposes of identifying, preventing or mitigating legal liabilities.
- Ensuring that all material litigation/arbitration have been through Early Case Assessment, have strategy roadmaps in place, are appropriately resourced internally (commercial and legal), are appropriately provisioned (where necessary) and have well managed budgets and workplans to ensure greater likelihood of expected outcomes.
- Partnering with and efficiently managing outside counsel and other legal service providers and ensuring that there are legal budgets in place and that these are being managed effectively and proactively.
- Work with AtkinsRéalis Risk and Insurance group to manage liability claims.
- Serving as a subject matter expert with respect to labor & employment and dispute resolution strategies, including e-discovery, the legal hold process, and mediation/arbitration or trial.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-152420
Salary range
-
About you
- Juris Doctor Degree.
- Must be licensed to practice law in one of the 50 states.
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in labor & employment and dispute resolution role whether inhouse or in private practice required.
- Experience in large complex infrastructure projects, including Design Build, Public/Private Partnerships and Engineering, Procurement and/or Construction Management of construction and engineering projects preferred.
- Strong work ethic, superior organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment under time constraints.
- Ability to work well independently and as a collaborative team member cohesively in a group environment, working with lawyers in different time zones and jurisdictions.
- Demonstrated success within a fast-paced results driven organization, not only within the organization but also by taking on leadership responsibilities in external professional bodies.
- Demonstrated success and ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders with a willingness to be immersed in the business to obtain a deep understanding of the technical side of how the organization operates.
- Demonstrated success in leading through influence by providing proactive guidance and advice to senior leaders in the business.
- Demonstrates the AtkinsRéalis Legal Team's "Expected Behaviors" by being a good communicator, collaborating well with colleagues, being transparent and accountable, and promoting the career development of colleagues.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to problem-solve in a pragmatic, practical and financially sensible manner.
- Confidence and leadership with humility and empathy.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Great attitude and fun to be around.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
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About AtkinsRealis
We're, AtkinsRéalis a world class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $170,000 - $190,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.
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