Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Employment Law

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, were building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #48 on Engineering News-Records list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

The Associate General Counsel (Litigation and Employment Law) will have the opportunity to take on a diverse array of companywide legal responsibilities. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role will provide support to and work closely with staff at all levels of the company and be willing to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The Associate General Counsel will work with internal business leaders to develop and implement strategies and engage with external stakeholders including outside counsel to execute on those strategies and mitigate risk to KCI.

The appropriately qualified candidate will be an experienced litigator with a background in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry and will play a critical role in managing, resolving, and avoiding disputes, advising on employment matters, and drafting and negotiating contracts.

KCI would prefer to locate the Associate General Counsel at its headquarters in Sparks, MD, but would consider locating the position in one of the following KCI regional offices: Harrisburg, PA; Newark, DE; Raleigh, NC; Rock Hill, SC; Duluth, GA; or Tampa, FL.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Manage, resolve, and avoid disputes, claims and litigation that involves professional liability, auto accidents, workers compensation and general liability matters. Such responsibilities include coordination with insurance carriers and outside counsel, development of strategy options, and assessing legal, reputational, and business risk in difficult and high-stakes situations under acute time pressure.
• Manage affirmative claims, including advising and assisting on client non-payment and subconsultant defaults.
• Advise internal stakeholders striving to deescalate project disputes.
• Initiate and manage initiatives to prevent litigation, including identifying structural and process improvements and providing professional trainings on risk mitigation across the company.
• Manage internal procedures and processes related to third party subpoenas, document discovery, as well as reviewing draft pleadings.
• Manage responses to requests for information and investigatory requests from regulatory and government agencies.
• Maintain reports and data regarding claim status and provide advice related to requests for litigation disclosures.
• Collaborate with all levels of staff, including but not limited to the Human Resources Department, to advise on a variety of employment law matters, including but not limited to policies, termination practices, workers comp, immigration, etc.
• Investigate and prepare reports of findings into allegations of legal wrongdoing and breaches of company policy.
• Provide guidance on changes to the legal landscape that affects employment laws for a multi-state employer.
• Review and negotiate contracts with internal stakeholders and third parties.
• Assist with drafting, updating and maintaining contract templates across the company.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school (required).
• Member in good standing with any U.S. state bar (required).
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant legal experience (required) with litigation and/or employment law experience within a law firm and/or in-house (preferred).
• Experience within the AEC industry, including knowledge of potential risks and mitigation methods/strategies within the industry (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and analytical skills and the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple matters (from inception through implementation) simultaneously and flexibility to shift focus and priority as business needs change while also consistently maintaining strong attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
• Demonstrated exceptional capabilities with computer and software systems (Microsoft office family, etc.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Performance Expectations

• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
• Meet periodically with XL/Caitlin/AXA legal counsel
• Report directly to General Counsel
• Visit regularly KCI's tier one offices (Sparks, Harrisburg, Newark, Hanover, Raleigh, Rock Hill, Duluth, Tampa and Houston)
• Attend the semi-annual managers meeting

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.