Legal Counsel - Construction/Environmental

SCS Engineers • Full-time • Long Beach, CA, US • 1d ago

What we are looking for

Join SCS Engineers as a strategic legal advisor and trusted business partner. In this highly visible role, you'll work directly with company leaders to provide practical legal guidance, negotiate complex construction and commercial contracts, support projects from bid to closeout, and help manage risk across the organization.

You'll play a key role in contract negotiations, claims and dispute resolution, compliance initiatives, and risk management strategies that support the success of a growing national firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative legal professional who enjoys solving business challenges and making a meaningful impact. You will be based in our Long Beach Headquarters and are expected to be in the office at least 4 days/week.

How you can make an impact

Strategic Legal Partnership

Serve as the primary legal advisor to assigned business unit leaders, including operations, project management, and engineering teams. Provide practical, risk-based guidance aligned with business goals, profitability, and successful project execution.

Contracting & Commercial Transactions

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including EPC, design-build, construction, subcontractor, supplier, and professional services agreements.

Claims, Disputes & Litigation Management

Provide front-line legal support in resolving project disputes, including delay claims, scope disputes, cost overruns, and differing site conditions

Risk Management & Insurance

Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and operational risks across projects. Partner with risk and insurance teams to review coverage, evaluate claims, and manage contract-related risks.

Project Lifecycle Legal Support

Provide legal support across all project phases:

Pre-bid (RFP review, risk identification)
Execution (change management, claims support)
Closeout (final settlements, warranties, dispute resolution)

Corporate Governance & Compliance Programs

Ensure adherence to Company policies and deliver training programs for project teams (contracts, ethics, environmental compliance).

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
Admission to the California Bar required.
Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience, with a focus on construction and/or environmental matters required.
Litigation experience is a plus.
Practical experience as an engineer, contractor or construction manager is a plus
Experience with delay, impact and acceleration claims is a plus, but not required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Copilot.

Pay Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below. SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities — from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we bring a long-term perspective, personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious. Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact — on the world and on your own growth. As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including: • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance • 100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match • Annual Bonus Program • Student Debt Employer Contribution Program • Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status. If you have questions, difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment at [email protected]. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, SCS does not conduct criminal background checks until after a conditional job offer has been extended. All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. You can find a list of job duties of the specific job position you have applied, which SCS reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship that could lead to the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment after background checks are completed. #LI-RD1

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