Assistant Corporate Counsel

Company Overview Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more. Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient. At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together. Job Overview We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Corporate Counsel to support our North America region within a global safety and security engineering and consulting firm. The successful candidate will assist with a broad range of legal matters, ensuring compliance and providing strategic legal support to regional business operations. This role requires someone with in-house counsel or general practice experience across multiple legal disciplines, including commercial transactions, employment law, litigation, corporate law, or regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities: • Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts and professional services agreements. • Advise on employment issues, including employment law, immigration compliance, and related HR legal matters. • Assist with commercial litigation matters, including dispute resolution and legal risk assessments. • Provide guidance on corporate governance, business formation, and general corporate law matters within the North American region. • Support regional compliance initiatives related to privacy, data security, and other regulatory requirements. • Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement legal policies and procedures. • Monitor legal developments affecting the business and advise on necessary updates or changes. • Work closely with external counsel as needed and support internal legal projects. Qualifications: • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school. • Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in an in-house legal department or general practice setting. • Experience or familiarity with at least three of the following areas: • Commercial contracting and transactions for professional services • Employment law and immigration law • Commercial litigation and dispute resolution • Business and corporate law • Regulatory compliance and privacy (e.g., data protection, cybersecurity) • A&E industry experience strongly preferred. • Strong understanding of U.S. legal and regulatory landscape affecting businesses in North America. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple projects simultaneously. • Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working in a global company or within the safety/security engineering or consulting sectors. • Familiarity with cross-border legal issues and international law. Professional memberships or certifications relevant to corporate or in-house counsel. #LI-BD1 Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data. Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the positions.” National Pay Range $175,000—$200,000 USD Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose. • Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. 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