Contracts Counsel, Legal

Overview

This role involves reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, purchase orders, confidentiality agreements, and vendor agreements. The position serves as a trusted advisor by providing practical legal advice and counseling on key legal risks associated with commercial contracts in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, evaluate, and negotiate commercial contracts such as master services agreements, purchase orders, confidentiality agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Provide practical legal advice and counsel on key legal risks related to commercial contracts.
• Communicate and recommend changes to contractual terms with branch offices and third parties, including customers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including Delegation of Authority.
• Advise on legal issues related to operations by assessing, balancing, and communicating risks and benefits to business stakeholders and Assistant General Counsel.
• Develop legal solutions while managing practical business considerations.
• Collaborate with the Contracts Team and internal clients to develop strategies to address and resolve contractual issues.
• Build rapport with internal clients and stakeholders to deliver exceptional service.
• Understand legal and client business goals and their impact on commercial operations.
• Assist with implementing and managing contract management and legal matter management systems.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize contract information and trends.
• Train additional Contracts Team members as the team grows.
• Partner with other Assistant General Counsel and internal stakeholders on enterprise-wide initiatives, including ESG initiatives and Enterprise Risk Management.

Requirements

• Preferred experience in reviewing, drafting, analyzing, and/or negotiating construction contracts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High degree of cultural and emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated resilience, flexibility, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work remotely with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across functions and locations.
• Professional and respectful communication style with team members, internal clients, customers, and vendors.
• Operate with discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university; top of class preferred.
• Juris Doctor from a nationally accredited law school.
• Preferred 1-2 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Good standing with any State Bar, including current CLE requirements.
• Eagerness to grow and learn within the areas outlined.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous 401(k) plan.

Location

This position supports remote work with collaboration across various geographic locations.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The employer is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.

Notice to Candidates:
Candidates should be aware that the employer will never require any fee in exchange for employment consideration or advancement. Any requests for payment should be reported through appropriate compliance channels.