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Job Description Job DescriptionSenior CounselPosition OverviewThe Senior Counsel (SC) serves as the firm's senior legal leader, responsible for the direct oversight, management, and execution of all legal matters across the enterprise. This role provides hands-on legal leadership while acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors.The SC ensures the firm's legal posture protects enterprise value, supports disciplined growth, and enables informed decision-making. This role is both strategic and operational, requiring active involvement in litigation oversight, contracts, governance, employment matters, and risk management. The SC is expected to engage deeply in the work setting direction, making judgment calls, and personally handling complex legal matters while building legal infrastructure that scales with the firm.Core MandateThe Senior Counsel's mandate is to:Provide practical, independent legal counsel to executive leadership and the BoardMaintain comprehensive oversight of enterprise legal risk, claims, and complianceEnsure the firm's legal framework supports growth and stability.Key ResponsibilitiesLegal Advisory & Enterprise Risk OversightServe as the primary legal advisor to the CEO and a key advisor to the Executive Team and Board of DirectorsDeliver independent, confidential, and candid legal advice, including when that advice requires saying "no" or slowing initiatives that exceed acceptable riskEstablish, document, and actively manage the firm's enterprise legal risk profileExercise legal judgment and go/no-go authority on contracts, pursuits, and strategic initiativesLitigation, Claims & Dispute ManagementDirectly manage all litigation, claims, and dispute matters, with particular depth in South Carolina and the SoutheastManage professional liability, construction disputes, and other material legal exposuresLead strategy, selection, and performance management of outside counsel, maintaining control over scope, cost, and outcomesCollaborate strategically with insurers and brokers to reduce long-term risk and improve predictabilityFocus on systemic risk reduction, consistency, and defensibility not reactive case-by-case decision-makingCorporate Governance & Fiduciary AdvisoryAdvise the Board and executive leadership on fiduciary duties, governance standards, and corporate complianceMaintain working expertise in the South Carolina Business Corporation Act and applicable multi-state corporate lawSupport governance processes that are rigorous yet practical, enabling timely and well-informed decisionsAct as a steady legal presence in sensitive, high-stakes, or confidential mattersGrowth, Structure & Capital ReadinessAdvise leadership on corporate entity structure, alignment, and long-term organizational evolutionSupport legal readiness for acquisitions, reorganizations, ownership transitions, and strategic partnershipsMaintain working fluency with financial statements and P&Ls to inform legal, contractual, and risk decisionsProvide hands-on guidance on equity-related matters, including equity offerings, ownership structures, and compliance with applicable Blue Sky laws across the SoutheastContracting & Commercial JudgmentEstablish and enforce enterprise-wide contract standards, review protocols, and escalation frameworksPersonally review and approve high-risk, non-standard, or strategically significant contracts and commercial agreementsBalance legal protection with commercial practicality, ensuring risk is understood and intentionally accepted where appropriateServe as a thought partner to leadership on risk-adjusted opportunityEmployment & HR Legal LeadershipPartner closely with HR leadership on compliance, policy development, and complex employee relations issuesProvide direct legal guidance on disciplinary actions, terminations, investigations, and workforce riskLegal Function Leadership & ExecutionBuild, lead, and actively manage a scalable internal legal function, including Assocate Counsel and Paralegal supportDefine clear decision authority, escalation paths, and accountability within the legal functionCreate legal systems and processes that reduce friction, increase consistency, and support operational efficiencyFoster a pragmatic, business aligned legal culture, supportive, firm, and confident in setting boundaries when risk exceeds toleranceQualifications & ExperienceJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law schoolActive bar admission; South Carolina licensure or eligibility strongly preferred12+ years of progressive legal experience, ideally within A/E, construction, environmental, or professional services organizationsDemonstrated hands-on experience in litigation oversight, corporate governance, employment law, and commercial contractingProven experience advising CEOs, Boards of Directors, and senior leadershipLeadership AttributesTrusted legal counselor with strong judgment and executive presenceConfident and composed; willing to provide difficult or unpopular advice when necessaryHigh integrity, discretion, and professionalismBusiness minded with an understanding of financial and operational realitiesCollaborative, pragmatic, and decisiveFinal PerspectiveThis role is designed for a hands-on Senior Counsel who wants meaningful responsibility, real accountability, and contribute thoughtful perspective to the firm's long-term trajectoryThe SC operates close to the decision making table guiding, protecting, and enabling the business through sound legal judgment and disciplined risk management.This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not a comprehensive list of duties, functions, or procedures that may be required. The organization reserves the right to modify this description and may, from time to time, reassign employees to alternate positions based on business needs. Such changes may occur without prior notice and are aimed at ensuring operational efficiency.Overview of Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc.At Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE), our core principles shape everything we do. We put people first, prioritizing our clients, employees, and community in every decision. We believe trust is earned through honesty, dependability, and delivering on our promises. Clear, timely communication keeps our clients and partners informed, while a commitment to excellence drives us to produce work that consistently sets the standard in our industry. Most importantly, we honor every commitment we make and believe that no challenge is too complex when the right people work together. These values define who we are, how we operate, and the kind of team we continue to build.Notice to applicants:Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references and global watchlist screening.To be a considered applicant:Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to interview on site where the position is located.BenefitsMedical/Vision/Dental401(K) with partial company matching.Life InsuranceShort/long term disabilityPaid vacationPaid sick leave.Eight (8) paid holidays.Vehicle allowance (conditions apply)Employee Stock (Conditions apply)Job Posted by ApplicantPro