Kevin Keating
Roswell,GA
Summary
Experienced attorney with In-House Counsel and corporate business experience for 11+ years. In my professional career, I have experience in a variety of legal areas in the construction and procurement industry, ranging from construction litigation, MSHA/OSHA litigation, complex contract negotiations, and advising businesses on legal issues effecting the business' day to day business.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Counsel Contracts & Procurement
CRH
04.2021 - Current
- Drafting and Negotiating complex contracts for procurement division and operating companies on a local, national, and global level.
- Contract Experience:
- Master Services Agreements, Master Purchase Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Subcontracts, Trucking Agreements, Temporary Services Agreements, Recruiting Agreements, Supply Agreements, SaaS Agreements, License Agreements, Marketing Agreements, Software Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Design Agreements, Solar Agreements, Lease Agreements, Credit Applications, Government Contracts, Owner Agreements, New Venture Agreements.
- Advising businesses on risks associated with various contract obligations.
- Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contract-related letters to vendors, including termination, breach of contract, and force majeure letters.
- Reviewing and drafting anti-indemnity clauses and additional insured clauses on a state by state basis.
- Performed due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, facilitating seamless transitions of acquired entities.
Counsel
CRH
09.2015 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of complex legal matters.
- Assisted colleagues in preparing for trial by reviewing evidence, identifying key witnesses, and formulating strategic approaches.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing comprehensive legal counsel and addressing business-specific concerns.
- Managed MSHA/OSHA disputes from inspections to trial.
- Handled arbitrations on constructions matters as both assisting and lead attorney.
- Assisted with all procurement contracts, including MSA's, Professional Services Agreements, IT agreements, SaaS agreements, Distribution Agreement, and National and Global Contracts.
Law Clerk
CRH
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Supported attorneys in preparing for trials by organizing case materials and drafting legal documents.
- Developed a reputation for professionalism and reliability, frequently entrusted with sensitive information and high-stakes assignments.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
- Answering and managing subpoena requests
- Handling MSHA/OSHA citations and disputes
Education
J.D. - Law
Massachusetts School of Law
Andover, MA05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lowell, MA05-2009
Skills
- Independently reviewed, negotiated and drafted contract terms and conditions for twelve (12) procurement category teams with average annual spend of fourteen million dollars ($14,000,000) which included Software License Agreements, Software as a Service Agreements (SaaS), Temporary Employee Services Agreements, Construction Services Agreements, AIA Agreements for new build corporate headquarters across the country, Consulting Agreements, Hauling Agreements, Engineering Services Agreements, IP License Agreements, Labor and Services Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, Material Supply Agreements, Fuel Supply Agreements and Independent Sales Rep Agreements; Independently performed all contract negotiations during in-person meetings or by conference call with suppliers counsel and sales representatives
- Independently, drafted reviewed and negotiated non-procurement contract terms and conditions for the US sales/marketing teams, regional operations and the finance department, acquisitions department and risk management and tax departments, which included Design Build Agreements (as owner and as contractor), Joint Development Agreements, Distribution Agreements (as Manufacturer and Distributor), Engineering Service Subcontract Agreements (as Contractor and Engineer), Construction Subcontracts, Product Purchase and Sale Agreements (as Seller), IP License Agreements (as Licensor and Licensee), Equipment Finance Leases, Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements (as Seller and Buyer), Access Agreements, Marketing Agreements and Private Label Agreements; Independently performed all contract negotiations during in-person meetings or by conference call with opposing counsel and their business representatives
- Independently, drafted reviewed and negotiated non-procurement contract terms and conditions for the US sales/marketing teams, regional operations and the finance department, acquisitions department and risk management and tax departments, which included Design Build Agreements (as owner and as contractor), Joint Development Agreements, Distribution Agreements (as Manufacturer and Distributor), Engineering Service Subcontract Agreements (as Contractor and Engineer), Construction Subcontracts, Product Purchase and Sale Agreements (as Seller), IP License Agreements (as Licensor and Licensee), Equipment Finance Leases, Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements (as Seller and Buyer), Access Agreements, Marketing Agreements and Private Label Agreements; Independently performed all contract negotiations during in-person meetings or by conference call with opposing counsel and their business representatives
- Independently, drafted reviewed and negotiated non-procurement contract terms and conditions for the US sales/marketing teams, regional operations and the finance department, acquisitions department and risk management and tax departments, which included Design Build Agreements (as owner and as contractor), Joint Development Agreements, Distribution Agreements (as Manufacturer and Distributor), Engineering Service Subcontract Agreements (as Contractor and Engineer), Construction Subcontracts, Product Purchase and Sale Agreements (as Seller), IP License Agreements (as Licensor and Licensee), Equipment Finance Leases, Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements (as Seller and Buyer), Access Agreements, Marketing Agreements and Private Label Agreements; Independently performed all contract negotiations during in-person meetings or by conference call with opposing counsel and their business representatives
Timeline
Senior Counsel Contracts & Procurement
CRH
04.2021 - Current
Counsel
CRH
09.2015 - 04.2021
Law Clerk
CRH
09.2013 - 03.2015
J.D. - Law
Massachusetts School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
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