Legal Counsel

POSITION SUMMARY

Counsel is primarily responsible for assisting the Executive VP & General Counsel & CAO in the performance of his duties as legal counsel to the Company and its subsidiaries.
In addition, Counsel provides legal counsel and guidance to Company management and division management in all areas of Company operations.

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality,Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies and utilizes all technical skills with no guidance or supervision from others and serves as a technical resource for others.
• Exhibits the ability to effectively work closely with Executive VP & General Counsel & CAO to provide legal counsel to the Company and its subsidiaries and achieve legal objectives.
• Demonstrates ability to research and provide legal counsel and advice to board members and all corporate executives on the legal aspects of activities within their assigned areas (e.g., corporate governance, acquisitions, mergers, protection and disposal of real and personal property, collections, maritime issues, and relations with municipal, federal, and state agencies).
• Demonstrates ability to develop strategies and pursues settlement of claims, change orders, and other dispute resolutions.
• Demonstrates ability to investigate claims and complaints by or against the Company, conducts interviews, prepare reports and/or opinions based on findings.
• Demonstrates ability to prepare and review proposed contracts, leases, formal agreements, insurance renewals, reports, statements, and other legal instruments to safeguard the Company s interests.
• Trains Project Management Teams in identifying, reacting to, and pursuing claims and/or change orders.
• Develops strategies and pursues settlement of claims, change orders, and other dispute resolutions.
• Works closely with the Executive VP & General Counsel & CAO to provide legal counsel to the Company and its subsidiaries and achieve legal objectives that are aligned with the Company s corporate strategy.
• Assists and supports Executive VP & General Counsel & CAO in researching and providing legal counsel and advice to board members and all corporate executives on the legal aspects of activities within their assigned areas (e.g., corporate governance, acquisitions, mergers, protection and disposal of real and personal property, collections, maritime issues, and relations with municipal, federal, and state agencies).
• Coordinates with the Executive VP & General Counsel & CAO in the defense of the Company against uninsured suits and claims and coordinates the prosecution of the Company s claims against others.
• Investigates claims and complaints by or against the Company, conducts interviews, prepare reports and/or opinions based on findings.
• Prepares or reviews proposed contracts, leases, formal agreements, insurance renewals, reports, statements, and other legal instruments to safeguard the Company s interests.
• Provides legal counsel for all operational activities conducted by the Company and its subsidiaries including, but not limited to contract drafting, review and negotiation, real and business personal property issues including drafting and reviewing real estate leases and vessel charters, along with the EVP & General Counsel & CAO.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the law in areas of special interest to the Company, including admiralty, Federal Maritime Commission, Interstate Commerce Commission, insurance, labor, FCPA, international and contract law and advises the Company of impacts of law changes.
• Develops and interprets legal departmental, corporate governance, and legal compliance policies and procedures.
• Works with local, state, and federal authorities in various geographical areas in which the Company operates as well as in various substantive areas such as environmental compliance and issues in connection with the FCPA.
• Advises on legal aspects of Company operations.
  Also provides legal counsel related to contracts, compliance, insurance and property matters, human resources, workers compensation, and public relations.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

POSITION COMPENTENCIES

• Business Acumen (Business Awareness, Knowledge):
  Showcases knowledge and understanding of business operations and functions, and the ability to align goals to support the business.
• Change Management (Change Readiness, Conflict Management):
  Demonstrates support for innovation to improve effectiveness; Initiate, sponsor, and implement organizational change.
• Collaboration (Relationships, Team Interface):
  Establishes constructive relationships with clients and other work units to meet mutual goals and objectives of the company.
• Communication (Verbal, Written):
  Utilizes verbal and written communication skills to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others.
• Managing Work (Initiative, Productivity, Results Orientation):
  Shows ability to plan, schedule, direct work of self and others, and provide follow-up to ensure quality standards.
• Problem Solving (Analytical, Creative):
  Makes sound, well-informed and objective decisions.
• Safety Orientation (Safe Work Philosophy):
  Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for their own personal safety and the safety of co-workers and others; applies safe work practices in the performance of assigned tasks.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPENTENCIES

• Work Standard:
  Sets high standards and well-defined goals; displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments with minimal supervision.

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