Corporate Counsel

Title of position: Corporate/General Counsel

Position type: Full Time

Pay range: $100,000-$140,000

Location: Westminster, Colorado

About Kahuna USA

Kahuna is an energy-focused organization operating in a Private Equity–backed environment, driven by growth, execution, and long-term relationship & value creation. Our Core Values—Safety, Innovation, Empowerment, Integrity, and Relationships guide how we operate, how we partner with clients, and how we support one another. We are committed to building a high-performing organization where employees can grow their careers while contributing meaningfully to the company’s success.

About the Role

Kahuna is seeking a proactive and motivated Corporate Counsel to work with our Energy Execution services (engineering, consulting, construction, and project management, operations) entities. This position handles the legal needs of a highly successful engineering firm involved in multiple complex projects and reports directly to the firm’s management. The ideal candidate will have experience negotiating and drafting a variety of complex services and procurement agreements as well as negotiating commercial deals.

What You’ll Do

• Review, draft, and negotiate Master Service Agreements and other commercial contracts for engineering, design, and construction of midstream oil and gas facilities.
• Establish and maintain Kahuna’s business and professional licensing in jurisdictions where Kahuna operates.
• Maintain corporate insurance risk programs and manage insurance claims as well as compliance with government regulations and required filings.
• Create, manage, and update corporate documentation and policies in connection with ongoing updates to business plans.
• Keep abreast of all proposed and enacted rules and regulations that may impact the company’s operations.
• Assist with other responsibilities as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with a law school class rank in the top 50%.
• Be in good standing to practice law in the state of Colorado.
• Must have 3 to 4 years of experience working with contracts for provision of professional services and/or construction and design contracts at a law firm or in-house.
• Excellent communications, organization, and multi-tasking skills to manage multiple projects and communicate complex legal issues with multiple business departments.
• Experience with and understanding of corporate risk management and appropriate contractual and insurance requirements to manage the same.
• A desire to work closely with our business units on negotiating deals and developing strategy.
• Perform risk assessment by analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks that may affect the organization.
• Familiarity with employment law and other general legal needs of a mid-size business is a plus.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) participation
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Access to onsite fitness facilities
• Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and professional development

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kahuna is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression.