Corporate Counsel

Broussard Brothers is seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate Counsel to join our team!

The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for providing legal support across various aspects of the business, with a primary focus on contract negotiation, risk management, corporate governance, and litigation oversight. This position will work closely with senior management, project teams, and external counsel to ensure the company’s legal interests are protected while facilitating business operations. This individual will serve as counsel for Broussard Brothers, Inc. and its related companies, including Acadian Contractors, Inc

Essential Functions:

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts to align with the company’s risk management strategies.
• Provide legal counsel and guidance on corporate governance matters, lease agreements, insurance renewals, and compliance-related issues.
• Oversee and manage legal demands, including minor legal proceedings such as collection actions and defense/indemnity tenders.
• Manage and respond to subpoenas, records requests, and wage garnishments.
• Assist with litigation strategy and oversee outside legal counsel when necessary.
• Provide legal support to various departments on risk assessments, contract strategies, and corporate policies.
• Support insurance claim documentation and related legal matters.
• Ensure adherence to document retention policies and assist with discovery requests.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the CEO.
• HSE Responsibilities:
  • Embrace, lead, and demonstrate Broussard Brothers’ Safety-First attitude.
  • Demonstrate visible leadership and support the proactive safety processes (JSA, Stop Work, and BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
  • Adhere to all “Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management Systems Manual” policies, procedures, safe work, and best practices guidance as well as regulatory and client site specific policies and procedures.
  • Stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed and honor any stop work called by a coworker, customer, or employee.

Competencies:

• Ability to work both in groups and individually to meet goals and to develop strong working relationships with internal and external customers and team members.
• Ability to manage, lead change, and build process improvements.
• Aptitude for communication and negotiation and building trusted relationships.
• Strong organizational skills for setting priorities, juggling tasks, organizing time effectively, conducting research and identifying resources for proper management of company’s legal needs
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, TEAMS, and Word. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience (or relevant experience) in corporate law, contract negotiation, or risk management.
• Experience with litigation and ability to work with outside counsel.
• Strong contract negotiation and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Broussard Brothers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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)