What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Legal Affairs & Administrative Services position at Tetra Tech?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Manager- Legal Affairs & Administrative Services to our Legal team preferably based in hybrid capacity in Maitland, Florida or in remote capacity. This role will require travel at times.
Important Note for Applicants:
This position does not serve in a legal counsel capacity, but often works in collaboration with internal and external counsel. Candidates seeking to maintain or pursue an “of counsel” designation will find this role misaligned with their professional goals and should not apply.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
Tetra Tech Inc. is currently seeking a Manager- Legal Affairs & Administrative Services.
The Manager will operate as a hybrid between a generalist and a legal or compliance/project management specialist. The Manager will play a critical role in supporting the Director in overseeing and managing all legal and compliance functions within the Disaster Recovery Business Unit while collaborating with all other departments, including contracts and finance.
This individual will grow to serve as a strategic advisor, collaborating with senior management, external counsel, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective decision-making and risk mitigation across the business unit. The Manager will also lead efforts to implement process improvement initiatives and contribute to resolution of high-stakes disputes as needed.
- Strategic Legal Advisory: Assist the Director in providing strategic counsel, advising on critical legal, operational, and business matters with significant implications for company performance and risk.
- Mentorship: Support education of all departments, guiding teams in the integration and implementation of legal and compliance frameworks across the business, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and best practices.
- Risk Management & Dispute Resolution: Assist the Director in leading and managing complex dispute resolution processes to ensure favorable outcomes, such as debt recovery and risk mitigation.
- Contract Lifecycle Management: Oversee the contract lifecycle process, including drafting, negotiating, and executing high-value, custom contracts. Ensure effective process improvement, management of KPIs, and compliance standards.
- Negotiations & Agreements: Lead negotiations for high-revenue contracts, new business arrangements, and technology agreements, ensuring terms are favorable and mitigate potential risks to the organization.
- Business Development: Collaborate on the preparation and review of large-scale government RFP/RFI proposals, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution preferred; active bar membership not required. Please be advised this position does not confer fiduciary duty to Tetra Tech and is a non-conventional legal career track. Otherwise, Masters degree or higher required.
- Preferred: 5-7 years of progressive transactional legal experience with a strong background in contract management, legal compliance, and dispute resolution, ideally in a multi-million-dollar contract environment preferred. Experience with management of complex contractual matters highly desired.
- Strong Consideration: 6-8 years of progressive management, compliance, and/or operational problem solving experience with a strong background in leading project management and resolving disputes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage high-pressure situations and resolve complex issues.
- High level of adaptability and creativity in addressing legal and operational challenges.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with C-suite executives, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
