Jobs in Gaithersburg, Maryland | December 2024 Opportunities

Summary:We seek a General Counsel to protect the interests of, and to ensure the highest legal standards for, a small, private investment firm that manages a portfolio of approximately 16 related companies in several industries including commercial real estate, hospitality, and consumer tech. General Counsel will serve as our primary advisor on all legal matters, including guiding company policy to reflect legislative changes and legal compliance, drafting and negotiating agreements, ensuring best practices, managing corporate organization and compliance and assistance in strategic planning. Positive work environment with flexible home/office requirements and congenial management team.Responsibilities: ·      Provide expert legal counsel to the President and senior management on all corporate matters, including compliance, risk management, and strategic decisions;·      Draft, review, and negotiate agreements for all companies; ·      Oversee corporate governance practices, including maintaining physical and digital corporate records, organizing board meetings, and ensuring compliance with corporate laws;·      Manage and maintain a centralized repository of legal documents and contracts, ensuring they are up-to-date and easily accessible;·      Ensure that all portfolio companies adhere to relevant laws and regulations, including securities laws, privacy laws, employment laws, and industry-specific regulations;·      Manage and coordinate with external legal counsel on legal issues, initiatives, and litigation matters, including dispute resolution and potential legal claims;·      Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other significant transactions;  ·      Oversee intellectual property matters;·      Advise on employment-related issues, including employee contracts, terminations, and compliance with labor laws and regulations;·      Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and regulations, including the implementation of best practices for data protection;·      Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them;·      Assist in developing and implementing internal policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance across the organization;·      Support strategic business planning by providing legal insights and analysis on potential risks and opportunities, and·      Perform other related duties as assigned.Requirements:J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and member in good standing with at least one State barExcellent academic credentialsAt least 7 years of experience as a corporate/business attorneyOutstanding verbal and written communication skillsExcellent drafting and negotiation skillsStrategic acumen and excellent problem-solving capabilitiesDemonstrable professionalism, ethics and integrityAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a diverse range of legal issuesProficient with MS Office Suite applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:Mergers and acquisitionsBusiness transactionsReal estate, including shopping centers, leasing and tenant disputesRestaurants and hospitalityRegulatory framework for key international, federal and state privacy laws; cybersecurity; licensing of complex information technology, including privacy and data security clauses and key risk allocation issues such as indemnification and limitation on liabilityTechnology lawIntellectual propertyEmployment lawBenefits:·      401(k)·      401(k) matching·      Dental insurance·      Health insurance·      Health savings account·      Paid time off·      Professional development assistanceSalaryCompensation based on experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.East West Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

An HBW Construction superintendent leads on-site construction operations and is responsible for HBW Construction’s commitment to delivering superior construction projects to our clients. The superintendent will push the schedule, coordinate the trades, maintain a safe working environment, and ensure construction is done with superior quality. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES First Impression/Professionalism An HBW Construction superintendent personally represents HBW Construction each day through their appearance, professionalism, and actions. As a result, they impact the business image HBW presents to its customers. To be successful, the superintendent shall: Take ownership of the project by being accountable for the quality of product produced, delivering the project on time, and meeting the client’s expectations. Always maintain a professional business appearance by following the dress code for HBW field staff, which consists of HBW Shirt, khaki pants, work boots, and any personal protective equipment (PPE) required while also maintaining good personal hygiene. Create and maintain a team environment with all stakeholders on the project including, but not limited to owners, clients, suppliers, building management, building engineers, tenants, and Property Managers. Communicate effectively with both written and verbal correspondence. Must be able to communicate to all levels of stakeholders. Maintain a “can do” solutions-based attitude at all times in high pressure environments. Understand the importance of relationships at all levels and foster those relationships daily. Understand and enforce the building’s rules and regulations. Always maintain a clean and organized worksite and onsite office. Additional expectations included in the Expectations and Effective Work Practices for Superintendents document (attached). Safety A superintendent’s number one responsibility is to ensure that all workers who report to the site leave the same way they reported to the site. To facilitate this responsibility the HBW Construction superintendent will: Understand, promote, and enforce the HBW Construction Corporate Safety Program. Understand, promote, and enforce the safety requirements of all authorities having jurisdiction (ex. OSHA, MOSH, VOSH, EM – 385-1-1). Maintain current First Aid/CPR certifications. Obtain and maintain OSHA 10 certification. Scheduling/Planning/Coordination A superintendent is charged with bringing together multiple stakeholders, designers, subcontractors, and suppliers to successfully deliver the project on-time. The superintendent will: Review and assess layouts prior to a job beginning; communicate any conflicts or discrepancies discovered to the Project Management and Design Team. Schedule day-to-day efforts among various trade subcontractors by understanding how each trade’s scope of work fits into the sequence of activities. Work with HBW Project Managers, third party inspectors, owner’s representatives, and building engineers to ensure work is completed on time and on schedule. Work with the trades to plan the project out and use milestones to evaluate the progress of the project. Identify areas where schedule efficiencies can be gained and adjust to conflicts. Create and maintain a Two Week Look Ahead schedule for Project Manager. Coordinate the work of all trades and subcontractors. From this, areas of conflict and areas where trades can work together will be identified to ensure that all details are included in the work. Schedule and obtain all required inspections and ensure necessary permits are in place for the work. Track all materials and equipment from submission of submittals to site delivery. Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, on schedule, and 100% ready for client move-in. Quality Control An HBW Construction superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the project is built in accordance with the contract documents and to the highest level of quality possible. To facilitate this the superintendent will: Review and understand all contract documents such as the Plans, Specifications, Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASI), Bulletins, Architect’s Supplement Sketches (ASK), Addendums, etc. Ensure that all craftsmanship is at the highest level possible and identify items that need to be reworked. The superintendent will track all quality deficiencies items until they are properly complete. Create a punch list for the project and have it complete prior to the Architect/Owner punch list walkthrough. Ensure that HBW Construction Standards are incorporated in every project (attached).Identify and generate requests for information (RFIs) for areas needing additional information.The superintendent shall track the RFIs from submission to response and publish the response to the subcontractor team when obtained. Accurately document the project through Daily Field Reports, RFIs, and posting of changes to as-builts documents. Turn-over the project with 100% completion and sign-off of the punch list prior to client move-in. Turnover as-builts and operations and maintenance manuals to the Project Manager. Demonstrate critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills as necessary. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities5 years of experience as a Superintendent in commercial construction. Knowledge of all aspects of construction industry standards, building codes, equipment, and methods. High School diploma or equivalent. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project. Valid driver’s license and personal mode of transportation. Excellent communication skills.Physical RequirementsMust be able climb ladders or scaffolding.Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Must be able to walk a project 3 to 4 times a day.Must be able to stand for 6 hours a day.Must be able to work nights and weekends.