Senior Legal Counsel
Allied Universal, Conshohocken, PA, United States
Company Overview
Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as primary legal advisor to the EPS executive team and provide clear, strategic legal guidance and practical, risk-based solutions aligned with business objectives
Partner closely with sales, operations, finance, procurement, operations, and other internal stakeholders to support business initiatives, resolve contract-related issues, and address legal matters
Supervise Associate Counsel responsible primarily for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and related transactional documents and ensure appropriate issue-spotting and escalation, and maintain quality, consistency, and compliance with company standards and processes
Lead and manage federal, state, and local government contracting matters, including drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating customer agreements, modifications and related transactional documents and procurement processes
Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, regulatory, and operational risks within transactions
Support compliance program activities for EPS and advise on compliance matters impacting EPS operations
Advise on privacy and data protection considerations, including incident response support and privacy reviews
Review, assess, and respond to government audits, cure notices, and related compliance inquiries; manage and coordinate responses to bid protests as applicable.
Lead and administer SAFETY Act designations for EPS and the overall company
Assist with resolution of customer, subcontractor, and vendor disputes, ensuring outcomes that support both compliance and business priorities
Administer internal policies, procedures, and training programs; develop and deliver training on best practices, legal risk awareness, and relevant legal and compliance developments
Support EPS transactions and strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions and integrations
Manage outside counsel and other external advisors, including budget awareness and matter oversight
QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE)
Law degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in any jurisdiction
Minimum of ten (10) years of legal experience, including contract negotiation, corporate law, and regulatory compliance
Experience advising senior leadership and managing legal and contractual risk in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Demonstrated supervisory experience in mentoring, reviewing work product, and managing workflows
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with company management, internal clients, external counsel, regulatory bodies, customers, and government officials on laws, regulations, rulings, contract terms, and interpretive guidance, while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Strong ability to provide risk assessment and mitigation support and to drive deliverables by influencing both internal and external stakeholders
Experience working in Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive platforms
Proven ability to take initiative and effectively manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong organizational and analytical skills, including attention to detail and a self-driven, problem-solving mindset
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE)
Prior experience in the security, consulting and investigative industry or other regulated industry
Former military or law enforcement experience
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as primary legal advisor to the EPS executive team and provide clear, strategic legal guidance and practical, risk-based solutions aligned with business objectives
Partner closely with sales, operations, finance, procurement, operations, and other internal stakeholders to support business initiatives, resolve contract-related issues, and address legal matters
Supervise Associate Counsel responsible primarily for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and related transactional documents and ensure appropriate issue-spotting and escalation, and maintain quality, consistency, and compliance with company standards and processes
Lead and manage federal, state, and local government contracting matters, including drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating customer agreements, modifications and related transactional documents and procurement processes
Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, regulatory, and operational risks within transactions
Support compliance program activities for EPS and advise on compliance matters impacting EPS operations
Advise on privacy and data protection considerations, including incident response support and privacy reviews
Review, assess, and respond to government audits, cure notices, and related compliance inquiries; manage and coordinate responses to bid protests as applicable.
Lead and administer SAFETY Act designations for EPS and the overall company
Assist with resolution of customer, subcontractor, and vendor disputes, ensuring outcomes that support both compliance and business priorities
Administer internal policies, procedures, and training programs; develop and deliver training on best practices, legal risk awareness, and relevant legal and compliance developments
Support EPS transactions and strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions and integrations
Manage outside counsel and other external advisors, including budget awareness and matter oversight
QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE)
Law degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in any jurisdiction
Minimum of ten (10) years of legal experience, including contract negotiation, corporate law, and regulatory compliance
Experience advising senior leadership and managing legal and contractual risk in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Demonstrated supervisory experience in mentoring, reviewing work product, and managing workflows
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with company management, internal clients, external counsel, regulatory bodies, customers, and government officials on laws, regulations, rulings, contract terms, and interpretive guidance, while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Strong ability to provide risk assessment and mitigation support and to drive deliverables by influencing both internal and external stakeholders
Experience working in Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive platforms
Proven ability to take initiative and effectively manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong organizational and analytical skills, including attention to detail and a self-driven, problem-solving mindset
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE)
Prior experience in the security, consulting and investigative industry or other regulated industry
Former military or law enforcement experience
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
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