Internal Legal Counsel - US

Role

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations - US, the Corporate and Commercial counsel will provide comprehensive legal support to Rising Edge Group’s US Operations, with a strong focus on corporate governance, commercial contracting, procurement, and regulatory compliance. This role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements, ensuring legal compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and supporting internal teams with strategic legal guidance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, business-minded, and experienced in complex contract environments, particularly within industries involving EPC, procurement, or large-scale project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal guidance across corporate, commercial, and procurement-related matters, including contracts, employment, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, tax considerations, and risk management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate of agreements, including subcontracts, MSAs, EPC agreements, terms and conditions, amendments, and procurement templates, ensuring protection of company interests and alignment with prime contract flow-down requirements.
• Review and address legal redlines and comments from internal and external stakeholders, identify key issues, and advise on commercial terms that may have legal or high-risk implications.
• Develop, update, and implement corporate and procurement policies and procedures, such as, but not limited to, ethical practices, ITC, IRA, and PWA compliance.
• Conduct legal research and maintain current knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Advise senior management and project teams on legal risks, business implications, and strategic decision-making.
• Support litigation and dispute management and engage external counsel as needed.
• Provide training and guidance to staff regarding legal compliance, contract obligations, and best practices.
• Support business development activities, including the legal aspects of joint ventures, partnerships, and procurement strategy.
• Participate in internal page-turn reviews, external negotiations, and client or subcontractor calls as the organization’s legal representative.
• Develop standard legal documents and tools, including notice templates, procurement forms such as LNTP, and improvements to legal processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the United States.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as in-house counsel or in a law firm, with a focus on corporate law and commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, employment law, and contract law.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the energy, construction, or engineering sectors is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Weekly Pay Periods
• Rising Edge will pay for all safety training courses for each employee averaging $1000 per employee for the base requirements.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) allowance provided each year once a field worker passes their probationary period.
• Out of town work includes either all inclusive camp accommodations or daily meal per diem and individual accommodations.
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling
• DPSP matching program that offers increased matching contributions based on your years of service with the company.