Corporate Legal Counsel

Turner & Townsend
Charlotte
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Communication","Proactive","Resilience"]

Support the company on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and corporate contracts for U.S. operations. Partner with Operations, Central Services, and Risk Management to manage risk, draft resolutions and board materials, monitor corporate law changes, and handle FOIA-related matters. Lead contract drafting/review for government and public sector agreements, manage disputes including subpoenas and depositions, and provide support alongside external counsel when needed.

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Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend
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Corporate Legal Counsel

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Job Summary

Support the company on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and corporate contracts for U.S. operations. Partner with Operations, Central Services, and Risk Management to manage risk, draft resolutions and board materials, monitor corporate law changes, and handle FOIA-related matters. Lead contract drafting/review for government and public sector agreements, manage disputes including subpoenas and depositions, and provide support alongside external counsel when needed.
Location: Charlotte
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support corporate governance requirements, including corporate forms/filings and business/professional licensing and registrations.
  • •Draft corporate resolutions, organize board meetings, maintain corporate records, and advise directors on governance obligations.
  • •Monitor and advise on corporate law matters and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance.
  • •Draft, review, and negotiate corporate agreements, with special focus on government and public sector contracts.
  • •Support dispute resolution, including claims management, subpoena responses, and depositions, representing in court hearings alongside external counsel when needed.

Key Requirements

  • •Qualified attorney with current Bar admission and in good standing.
  • •5-7 years of law firm and in-house experience in U.S. corporate law and government/public sector contracts, including FOIA and federal/state/local compliance.
  • •Experience delivering professional services such as project management, architectural, or engineering services.
  • •Strong knowledge of construction industry and construction law, including contracting parties, insurance requirements, and scope roles.
  • •Experience with litigation and dispute resolution, including subpoenas and depositions.
Experience:Government contractsPublic sectorCorporate lawLitigationConstruction industry
Skills:Analytical thinkingProblem-solvingCommunicationProactiveResilience
Licenses:Bar admission
Languages:English

Company Brief

Turner & Townsend
Global professional services firm providing program, project and cost management, advisory and consulting services across property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors to public and private clients worldwide.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Leeds, United Kingdom
Founded: 1946
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