Assistant General Counsel

Primary Duties

• Draft, review, and revise contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
• Track legal deadlines, facilitate interdepartmental communication, and support ongoing legal projects
• Prepare routine legal correspondence, filings, and internal documentation
• Maintain legal databases, case files, and contract repositories while ensuring accuracy, organization, and confidentiality
• Affiliate with compliance reviews, regulatory filings, and internal investigations
• Manage disputes, claims, and litigation including coordinating with outside counsel as necessary
• Manage and prepare corporate governance documents and maintain corporate formalities
• Support risk management efforts by identifying, assessing, and reporting legal issues
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for the General Counsel
• Handle sensitive legal information with a high degree of confidentiality
• Review internal reports and documents to ensure legal accuracy and alignment with company standards
• Input, update, and manage legal information across tracking systems and spreadsheets
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the construction industry and provide proactive guidance to the company

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law
• Minimum 2-3 years of directly related legal experience, preferably in corporate, contract, or compliance law
• Admission to, or the ability to be admitted to, the state bar of North Dakota and/or Arizona
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with legal research tools and contract management software preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, compliance requirements, and general legal procedures
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and mitigate legal risks
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive legal matters

Qualifications

• Familiarity with contract law, corporate governance, compliance requirements, and general legal procedures
• Experience in drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
• Experience in managing legal documentation and maintaining legal databases
• Experience in conducting legal research and summarizing findings
• Experience in managing disputes, claims, and litigation
• Experience in corporate governance and maintaining corporate formalities
• Experience in risk management and identifying, assessing, and reporting legal issues
• Experience in monitoring changes in laws and regulations affecting the construction industry

Skills

• Legal research and analysis
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Compliance and regulatory affairs
• Corporate governance and document management
• Risk management and dispute resolution

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule within North Dakota
• Equal opportunity employer
• Drug-free workplace with pre-employment and random drug testing
• Preferable relocation assistance

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Flexible work schedule within North Dakota

Contact Information

If you require an accommodation with applying, please email hrdept@fisherind.com or call the HR Department at (701) 456-9184 to request accommodations.