Keolis America, Inc
Corporate Counsel-Government Contracts
Keolis America, Inc, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Knowledge and Experience:
Must have a law degree from an accredited law school and be licensed in good standing to practice in at least one state. Admission in Massachusetts preferred or eligible for in-house counsel registration. This position is located in Boston, Massachusetts and offers a flex/hybrid in-office schedule.
Three (3) to five (5) years of corporate legal experience. Government contracting experience (public or private sector) required. In-house experience strongly preferred.
Responsible for drafting and negotiating routine and complex commercial agreements.
Support business and operations in identifying risk in new business opportunities.
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency in the contract review process, including continuous improvement of templates, signing protocol, and workflow management.
Support internal teams with ethics and compliance to emphasize and foster a culture of integrity and compliance.
Partner with law department colleagues, business management, and cross-functional leaders on legal projects and business initiatives, including corporate governance, entity restructurings, strategic supplier relationships, and business development.
Support General Counsel and outside counsel with pre-litigation claims and litigation matters from time to time.
Skills:
Demonstrated ability as a trusted business partner.
Excellent judgement and analytical skills.
Exceptional drafting skills.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
High degree of professional ethics and ability to work in a confidential manner.
Ability to work independently and hands-on with personnel across various levels within the organization, working collaboratively and cross-functionally.
Organizational skills, precise attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.
Key Accountabilities:
Under the leadership of the KNA General Counsel, provide legal analysis, research, insight, evaluation, guidance, and basic business acumen for transactions, new business, and business planning.
Review, draft and negotiate government contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and related agreements.
Support business development and operations in reviewing RFPs for business opportunities and supporting the bid-process through keen legal review and guidance.
Offer concrete advice and solutions to potential barriers to bidding strategy.
Act as a primary point of contact for local business teams in the management of customer contract obligations; ensure contract compliance and assist operations teams in responding to routine inquiries from government customers.
Advise main stakeholders as a business partner; identify legal issues as they arise to allow for efficient management.
Assist in the resolution of contract disputes and claims.
Organic Development/Acquisition and specific transactions:
Provides legal insight, evaluation, and basic business acumen for new business opportunities and business planning.
Be part of the team to evaluate potential deal structures, providing legal impact insight and basic business advice to the ideas being considered.
Create, review, and maintain contract forms and tools for all Keolis business lines and educate and support procurement and business teams on use.
Conduct legal research and analysis related to government procurement laws and regulations.
Contractual Management:
Provide key support, guidance, and advice over the entire life-cycle of customer contracts from RFP process through drafting/negotiation and execution/enforcement.
Review and negotiate master agreements and statements of work (SOWs) to ensure all terms and conditions are clear, precise, and legally enforceable.
Support in-house procurement team with review and execution of vendor agreements and ensure compliance with customer contract obligations and requirements.
Liaise with key stakeholders to uphold and enforce internal processes for signatures/approvals.
Insurance, Claims, and Risk Management:
Under the leadership of the Vice President of Insurance, Claims & Risk Management, and in partnership with business leaders, assist in routing/tracking customer complaints and disputes/litigation to insurers in accordance with policy notice provisions.
Act as legal liaison in the support of insurance litigation, external dispute resolution, legal collections efforts, as needed.
Support Enterprise Risk Management program relative to annual risk assessments and mitigation plan collection/reporting.
Regional Governance:
Under the leadership of the General Counsel, oversee and maintain corporate responsibilities for the North American region to ensure that legal requirements are met in accordance with shareholder and management objectives.
Support formation and corporate governance for all entities.
Together with the organization’s in-house paralegal, maintain all Corporate records, including but not limited to compliance with government agencies, annual information statements, and miscellaneous filings related to Companies’ business activities.
Responsible for the Secretary work of all entities, promulgating Board and committee minutes and resolutions.
Support internal stakeholders in the upholding and compliance of the Region’s governance process.
Superordinate Accountability:
Contract Management
Corporate Governance
Compliance
Additional Statements:
Drug and alcohol screening:
Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.
Safety commitment:
Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.
Environmental commitment:
Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.
EEO statement:
Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Disclaimer and closing statement:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.
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Must have a law degree from an accredited law school and be licensed in good standing to practice in at least one state. Admission in Massachusetts preferred or eligible for in-house counsel registration. This position is located in Boston, Massachusetts and offers a flex/hybrid in-office schedule.
Three (3) to five (5) years of corporate legal experience. Government contracting experience (public or private sector) required. In-house experience strongly preferred.
Responsible for drafting and negotiating routine and complex commercial agreements.
Support business and operations in identifying risk in new business opportunities.
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency in the contract review process, including continuous improvement of templates, signing protocol, and workflow management.
Support internal teams with ethics and compliance to emphasize and foster a culture of integrity and compliance.
Partner with law department colleagues, business management, and cross-functional leaders on legal projects and business initiatives, including corporate governance, entity restructurings, strategic supplier relationships, and business development.
Support General Counsel and outside counsel with pre-litigation claims and litigation matters from time to time.
Skills:
Demonstrated ability as a trusted business partner.
Excellent judgement and analytical skills.
Exceptional drafting skills.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
High degree of professional ethics and ability to work in a confidential manner.
Ability to work independently and hands-on with personnel across various levels within the organization, working collaboratively and cross-functionally.
Organizational skills, precise attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.
Key Accountabilities:
Under the leadership of the KNA General Counsel, provide legal analysis, research, insight, evaluation, guidance, and basic business acumen for transactions, new business, and business planning.
Review, draft and negotiate government contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and related agreements.
Support business development and operations in reviewing RFPs for business opportunities and supporting the bid-process through keen legal review and guidance.
Offer concrete advice and solutions to potential barriers to bidding strategy.
Act as a primary point of contact for local business teams in the management of customer contract obligations; ensure contract compliance and assist operations teams in responding to routine inquiries from government customers.
Advise main stakeholders as a business partner; identify legal issues as they arise to allow for efficient management.
Assist in the resolution of contract disputes and claims.
Organic Development/Acquisition and specific transactions:
Provides legal insight, evaluation, and basic business acumen for new business opportunities and business planning.
Be part of the team to evaluate potential deal structures, providing legal impact insight and basic business advice to the ideas being considered.
Create, review, and maintain contract forms and tools for all Keolis business lines and educate and support procurement and business teams on use.
Conduct legal research and analysis related to government procurement laws and regulations.
Contractual Management:
Provide key support, guidance, and advice over the entire life-cycle of customer contracts from RFP process through drafting/negotiation and execution/enforcement.
Review and negotiate master agreements and statements of work (SOWs) to ensure all terms and conditions are clear, precise, and legally enforceable.
Support in-house procurement team with review and execution of vendor agreements and ensure compliance with customer contract obligations and requirements.
Liaise with key stakeholders to uphold and enforce internal processes for signatures/approvals.
Insurance, Claims, and Risk Management:
Under the leadership of the Vice President of Insurance, Claims & Risk Management, and in partnership with business leaders, assist in routing/tracking customer complaints and disputes/litigation to insurers in accordance with policy notice provisions.
Act as legal liaison in the support of insurance litigation, external dispute resolution, legal collections efforts, as needed.
Support Enterprise Risk Management program relative to annual risk assessments and mitigation plan collection/reporting.
Regional Governance:
Under the leadership of the General Counsel, oversee and maintain corporate responsibilities for the North American region to ensure that legal requirements are met in accordance with shareholder and management objectives.
Support formation and corporate governance for all entities.
Together with the organization’s in-house paralegal, maintain all Corporate records, including but not limited to compliance with government agencies, annual information statements, and miscellaneous filings related to Companies’ business activities.
Responsible for the Secretary work of all entities, promulgating Board and committee minutes and resolutions.
Support internal stakeholders in the upholding and compliance of the Region’s governance process.
Superordinate Accountability:
Contract Management
Corporate Governance
Compliance
Additional Statements:
Drug and alcohol screening:
Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.
Safety commitment:
Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.
Environmental commitment:
Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.
EEO statement:
Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Disclaimer and closing statement:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.
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