Sr Counsel- Corporate Compliance

Company Description

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our 1,200 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

Job Description

Provides high-level legal and operational support to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) across corporate governance, board and committee administration, entity management, compliance program development/ execution, and corporate transactional work. The role maintains audit- and diligence-ready corporate records and governance documentation (minutes, resolutions, written consents, bylaws/charters), prepares executive and board materials, and coordinates information flow with internal stakeholders. It also develops and maintains compliance policies, procedures, controls, and training; monitors obligations across business units; partners on investigations/audits and risk assessments; and helps streamline contracting and internal policy adherence—enabling efficient strategic execution, reducing enterprise risk, and supporting scalable growth.

Responsibilities

Direct Support to the Chief Legal Officer

• Serve as a primary legal resource on corporate governance, corporate transactional execution, and corporate housekeeping matters.
• Prepare materials, analyses, and documentation for executive leadership, the board, and external stakeholders in partnership with the CLO.
• Conduct research, draft presentations, and help manage workflows to advance legal department initiatives.
• Corporate Governance & Records Management
• Maintain corporate books, minutes, resolutions, and governance records.
• Draft and update foundational governance documents, including bylaws, charters, and written consents.
• Ensure governance practices align with best-in-class standards and prepare for audits, diligence, and investor requests.

Board & Committee Support

• Operate as Assistant Secretary for the Board as directed by the CLO.
• Prepare board and committee meeting materials, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, and annual calendars, in coordination with the CLO.
• Coordinate with internal teams and the CLO to ensure timely information flow to directors and committee members.
• Manage director onboarding, annual evaluations, and related governance processes in partnership with the CLO.

Compliance Program Development & Management

• Develop, implement, and manage the company’s compliance program under the direction of the CLO.
• Draft and maintain compliance-related policies, procedures, controls, and training materials.
• Monitor compliance obligations across business units and escalate issues as needed.
• Partner on internal investigations, audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting.
• Serve as a resource to business teams on compliance requirements and best practices.

Entity Management

• Manage domestic and international entity formation, qualification, maintenance, and dissolution.
• Coordinate and track the filing of annual reports, licenses, and jurisdictional compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate organizational charts and legal entity profiles.

Commercial & Internal Policy Support

• Provide commercial contract drafting and review support to reduce bottlenecks and maintain consistency with corporate standards.
• Develop internal corporate policies with the CLO and drive adherence to governance and operational standards.
• Evaluate risk and identify issues across internal processes and commercial activities; recommend mitigation steps as appropriate.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree, licensed to practice law in applicable state
• Minimum 8 years of legal experience (preferred: 10–12 years) in a construction law practice or corporate legal department.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with the preparation, review, and negotiation of design and construction contracts
• Excellent writing, communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing corporate governance and board support, maintaining corporate records and entities, driving compliance program execution, and providing transactional, contracting, and policy guidance
• Developing leadership skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability