Corporate Counsel and Risk Manager

Overview

This role is responsible for leading enterprise risk management, contract and insurance risk oversight, and compliance governance across the organization. Working closely with executive leadership and the Chief Legal Officer, you will develop and maintain the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and ensure risks are identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored in alignment with business objectives.

You will collaborate with Safety, Human Resources, Accounting, IT, Contract Administration, and Executive Leadership. This is an independent, cross-functional role conducted in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Risk Management

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments across operational, financial, contractual, regulatory, and safety-related functions.
• Identify emerging risks tied to growth initiatives, geographic expansion, regulatory changes, and service diversification.
• Analyze internal and external data, industry trends, and regulatory developments to evaluate organizational exposure.
• Develop and monitor mitigation strategies and risk controls.
• Establish risk tolerance thresholds, review standards, and escalation protocols.
• Provide forward-looking risk analysis and recommendations to executive leadership.

Operational Risk and Safety Integration

• Partner with Safety leadership to incorporate safety performance indicators into enterprise risk assessments.
• Analyze incident, claims, near-miss, and compliance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate operational controls and recommend enhancements to strengthen organizational performance and resilience.
• Support operational risk reviews, including virtual and onsite assessments as needed.
• Ensure alignment between safety performance, project delivery objectives, and enterprise risk priorities.

Governance, Compliance, and Business Continuity

• Develop and maintain corporate risk management and compliance policies.
• Monitor adherence to regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify compliance gaps or systemic weaknesses.
• Participate in the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Program and ensure continuity planning aligns with enterprise risk objectives.
• Prepare risk reports and presentations for Executive Leadership and Board-level review.
• Escalate material compliance issues and significant organizational risks as appropriate.

Contract and Insurance Risk Oversight

• Review and assess contractual risk across client, vendor, consultant, technology, benefits, insurance, construction, design, product and manufacturing agreements.
• Partner with the Contracts Team to evaluate high-risk contractual provisions and insurance requirements.
• Lead administration of corporate insurance programs, including policy renewals, endorsements, coverage modifications, and claims management.
• Coordinate with brokers, carriers, operations, and project teams to support appropriate risk transfer and insurance compliance.
• Oversee certificates of insurance, subcontractor compliance, and client insurance requirements.
• Monitor claims activity and emerging exposure trends; recommend corrective actions.
• Support administration of company vehicle, travel, and driving-related risk programs.

Risk Reporting and Culture

• Prepare executive-level dashboards, reports, and risk assessments.
• Support organizational risk awareness and compliance training initiatives.
• Conduct risk surveys and communicate findings to leadership.
• Foster a proactive culture of accountability, compliance, safety, and risk awareness.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge (Advanced)

• Enterprise risk management frameworks, governance models, and internal controls.
• Contract and insurance law, and commercial risk allocation principles.
• Auditing methodologies and compliance monitoring practices.
• OSHA and multi-state regulatory requirements.
• Insurance coverage structures and risk transfer strategies.
• Business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Operational and financial risk management principles.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to conduct complex enterprise-wide risk assessments and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends, emerging risks, and systemic issues.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex risk concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and refine corporate policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to operate independently and effectively in a fully remote environment.

Technical Proficiency

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam.
• Power BI or comparable business intelligence platforms.
• Risk management, reporting, and data analytics systems.
• AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies that enhance operational efficiency, analytics, and risk visibility.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Undergraduate degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, construction, engineering or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in contract law, insurance law, risk management, or a closely related field at a law firm, in-house or with an insurance carrier.
• Prior experience in construction, engineering or design industries.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Frequently remain in a stationary position while performing work.
• Frequently move through office, client, and other business environments.
• Occasionally move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 5% travel, including potential travel throughout the United States.
• Travel may include client meetings, employee meetings, business development activities, conferences, training events, and other business-related functions.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range

• 150,000 - 190,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is the employer’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

Location

• Remote (United States)

Notice on Unsolicited Resumes

The employer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes become the property of the employer and may be hired without fee or other compensation owed to the recruiter or agency.