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INTRODUCTION

Our vision of “Together, we are best at people” is more than just a slogan - it’s reality! Terracon has been named “Best place to work” numerous times over the past few years and has a culture focused on collaboration, excellence, and growth. To support our employee’s need for work/life balance, we have a hybrid work environment. Come to the office once a week (perhaps more when needed) to collaborate with peers face to face. The rest of the week, you are free to work from home, if that is your choice. (NOTE: while this is a hybrid role, the position needs to be filled by a candidate located in the greater Kansas City area.) As an employee-owner, you will have the benefit of participating in our success as a shareholder of the company and the opportunity to work with co-workers who are talented, and fun! Terracon’s success can be attributed to valued employees who grow their careers through continual learning and exciting job opportunities. If this is a good fit for what you’re looking for, we invite you to apply.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Our legal team has an immediate opening for a Legal Specialist. In this role, you will provide a variety of general support to the corporate legal department including coordination with the contract review process, serving as the primary point of contact for offices, and organizing the legal department’s filing and monitoring system for contracts, business licenses, litigation, and invoices.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Contract Support:

• Assist with annual contract audit process.
• Coordinate the contract review process, including scheduling contracts for review, managing the caseload, serving as the primary point of contact for offices and working with the reviewing attorney.
• Track and monitor the status of in-process contracts ensuring accurate and timely reporting of key contract close elements (i.e. status of negotiation, signatures, and open items to close.)

General Support:

• Organize the legal department’s filing and monitoring system for contracts, business licenses, litigation, and invoices. This may include filing of agreements, correspondence and Master Services Agreements, filing of claims, monitor claims, lawsuits and other matters.
• Attend meetings and assist attorneys with collecting legal and factual records.
• Provide a variety of general support to the corporate legal department.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in legal administration.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

About us

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.