Corporate Counsel

Overview

The organization is seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across construction law matters. This role supports project teams, executive leadership, and administrative departments to help ensure legal compliance, mitigate risk, and manage disputes.

This is a remote office role.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate construction contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements, including incorporation of prime contract terms and conditions, for large-scale vertical construction projects
• Ensure contract compliance with applicable laws and industry standards
• Review construction bid documents and advise business development and estimating teams on material terms, insurance requirements, and conditions impacting bid submissions
• Partner with business development, preconstruction, procurement, and project teams to help ensure contracts align with contracting philosophy and risk tolerance profiles
• Advise project teams on material contract terms and conditions during project planning and kick-off meetings, including contract “page turn” reviews
• Develop legal content and conduct training for diverse audiences on construction law topics and contract interpretation
• Facilitate management of disputes, claims, and other project-level risks with the goal of resolving issues at the lowest levels possible
• Maintain corporate governance documentation and support entity filings and licenses
• Advise leadership on legal implications of business decisions and regulatory changes
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives
• Undertake other special projects or initiatives as assigned or required

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school in the United States
• Minimum 10+ years of legal experience, including drafting and negotiating construction contracts

Preferred Experience

• Experience representing or working with general contractors or construction management firms

Licensure & Eligibility

• Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in one or more states in which we operate, or the ability to obtain membership as an in-house counsel in such states

Travel

• Willingness to travel to office locations and project sites (up to 30%)

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Strong knowledge of construction law, industry standards, and applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Understanding of the interplay between owners, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals
• Ability to manage a large, fast-paced, and dynamic workload with minimal supervision
• Strong client-service mentality and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle confidential material with discretion and judgment while ensuring integrity in business transactions
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and logical thinking skills
• Strong ability to advocate verbally and in writing during contract negotiations with client’s counsel
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and present a positive image
• Proficiency with computer tools, including AI contracting systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $175K–$200K per year, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare and Dependent Care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice), including coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, pet insurance, weight management drug discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Screening

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.

Location

Remote office role with travel to office locations and project sites (up to 30%).