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.

Requirements

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

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.