Associate Corporate Counsel

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to executive leadership of all constituent companies, assist with contract production and negotiation, and oversee outside counsel legal activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate owner contracts, subcontract agreements, joint venture agreements, design agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Advise on public procurement, government contracting compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Support risk management initiatives, including insurance review, bonding issues, and indemnification strategy.
• Manage construction claims, change order disputes, delay claims, lien issues, and dispute resolution processes.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Advisory on corporate governance and structuring.
• Evaluate legal risk in new opportunities and markets.
• Develop internal legal processes, templates, and training programs to mitigate risk and improve operational efficiency.
• Provide proactive guidance on employment-related matters as they intersect with project execution.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic growth initiatives as needed.

Leadership Competencies

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Sound Judgment & Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Under Pressure
• Relationship Building (Internal & External)
• Resilience & Adaptability
• Confidentiality & Professional Integrity

Education / Experience Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required.
• Active bar license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required (Illinois, Ohio, or Florida preferred).
• One to Five years of experience practicing law with experience in commercial transactions, construction, real estate development, finance, or commercial litigation.
• Emphasis is placed on high level written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in tax and trust and estates is a plus.