Job description

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking talented and experienced candidates for a Contracts Attorney opportunity at its corporate headquarters in Northbrook, IL. WJE employs extraordinary people - talented individuals of outstanding character with a willingness to excel as members of the WJE team. The Contracts Attorney will work alongside the General Counsel to provide legal advice, counseling, and other services to the company. If you believe you fit this profile and meet the qualifications detailed below, we want to hear from you.
A career at WJE means constant exposure to diverse experiences—a place where learning never ends. We seek therefore to employ a diverse group of only C2E2 people—people with outstanding C*haracter, unwavering Commitment to our core and culture, strong Expertise, and genuine E*nthusiasm for their work.

We work on fascinating projects. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems of the built world.
Responsibilities:

• Support activities of General Counsel performing contract review, insurance management, and other tasks;
• Provide advice, counseling, and other legal services to the company on various matters such as commercial contracts, compliance, business transactions, governance, litigation management, human resources, and regulatory matters including:
• Contract negotiation for a variety of standard and nonstandard contracts and subcontracts
• Review and analyze contract terms and conditions and provide direction to internal project managers

Requirements:

• Juris doctorate and appropriate licensure to practice in a state with the ability to be admitted in the state of Illinois or have other experience commensurate with these requirements
• 2-5 years of practical experience with at least 2 years of experience involving contracts preferred
• Experience working with insurance matters preferred
• Ability to lead projects and people and work with staff at all levels of the organization
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, teamwork, negotiation, and client communication skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on strong writing skills

Why WJE?

• Career development and growth under the guidance of the General Counsel who is pragmatic, an expert in risk management, and who committed to succession planning.
• Direct access to company leadership and advancement based on merit and personal contributions.
• Above market total compensation and benefits package.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position requires visual acuity and listening ability
• Individuals must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computer, printer, fax, copier, telephone, voice mail system, and other office equipment
• Position requires the ability to remain for extended periods at a workstation, as well as the ability to lift 25 pounds

Annual starting base salary (gross): $52,000 - $87,900. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base salary is one component of our total compensation package for employees. WJE offers an industry-leading total rewards package that enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans, generous 401(k) matching and bonus programs, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees’ professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE’s total rewards package can be found here.
WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities, minorities, women, and protected veterans. (VEVRAA federal contractor)
WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.
More information can be found at https://www.wje.com/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time

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