Legal Coordinator

Legal CoordinatorServe as the initial point of contact for internal and external legal inquiries, ensuring efficient and accurate direction of communications to appropriate legal team members.Coordinate and manage legal intake processes and systems, including logging requests, tracking progress, and ensuring timely responses through multiple channels of communication, including Cello.Provide administrative support for the day-to-day activities, including requests for budget approval and processing invoices.Assist in the preparation and review of legal documents, contracts, and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal standards and corporate policies.Maintain and update legal and compliance databases and files, ensuring they are current and accessible.Coordinate meetings, including scheduling and preparing agendas.Facilitate effective communication between the Legal team and other departments within the organization.Assist with legal research and compiling reports.Assist in other legal matters such as litigation, claims, and other disputes.Perform other duties as assigned or required.Minimum of 3 years of experience in the legal department.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.Outstanding work ethics and customer-oriented attitude.A team player with the ability to work independently.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.Highly organized and detail-oriented.Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.Strong understanding of legal terminology, processes, and regulatory requirements.Familiarity with a wide variety of corporate and commercial agreements.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet search, and contract management platform.About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.Join us in creating a better world.In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.