Commercial Transactions Counsel | Kent, Ohio

Additional Locations: n/a

Primary Locations: OH, Kent, 1500 N. Mantua St., 44240 

Requisition ID: 205640

Position Overview

Summary of Functions:

Davey Tree has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Commercial Transactions Counsel (“Counsel”) with an interest in joining a dynamic legal team in a growing employee-owned company.  Under the supervision of the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel for Business Transactions, the Counsel will be primarily responsible for reviewing and redlining contracts and bid proposals, drafting and updating contract templates, assisting with commercial deals, advising business partners on legal/business terms, and providing guidance on the risks and benefits of commercial transactions.  Ideally, the Counsel will also have experience in the utility industry, particularly the utility line clearance or grid management industry. 

 

The Counsel will be expected to interact with and assist all aspects of Davey Tree’s business, including external clients, internal support departments, and the Utility, Davey Resource Group, Residential, and Commercial service lines.  The types of commercial documents encountered will include, among others, bids, proposals, services agreements, procurement agreements, supply and distribution agreements, real estate documents, marketing agreements and arrangements, licensing and software agreements, and consulting agreements.  This role also will provide opportunities for involvement in discussions with business partners regarding strategic reviews and potential business opportunities.  A crucial skill is the ability to be an indispensable business partner while also clearly communicating legal risks.

 

This role can offer some schedule flexibility, allowing for part-time work from home along with in-office time.  There also is potential for future growth into other areas, such as intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, environmental and mitigation banking agreements, and legal entity structures.

Job Duties

Essential Functions:

• Review, redline, and negotiate various types of commercial contracts.
• Assist with improving contract templates and contract review process.
• Provide support for commercial transactions, including acquisitions.
• Understand business drivers and risk tolerance, particularly in the utility industry.
• Provide formal and informal training to business teams on legal risks relating to contracts.
• Facilitate communications between legal department, support teams, service lines, and external clients.
• Occasional legal research and factual investigations.
• Work with and manage outside counsel who assist the legal department.
• Manage and monitor deadlines.
• Handle special projects, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Skills:

• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred, ideally in the utility industry.
• J.D Required 
• In-house counsel experience preferred.
• Management experience of support staff
• Adept at assisting and working with business partners to devise practical solutions to achieve business goals.
• Interest in and understanding of general commercial legal matters will be crucial to success.
• Comfort with learning, understanding, and managing online contract management system.
• Excellent ana