Associate Counsel

About the role

The Job Description Associate Counsel, Risk & Contracts will work closely with the Insurance and Surety Risk Counseling Services Leader to support DPR and its related entities on matters of risk management, corporate insurance and surety programs, contractual risk transfer, and construction contracting.

Responsibilities

• Assist DPR teams in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating Owner contracts, subcontracts, professional services agreements, and supply agreements, with a primary focus on insurance, surety, indemnity, and other risk allocation provisions, and identify related legal and business risks involving insurance coverage, surety obligations, risk of loss, consequential damages, and other key contract terms
• Serve as a backup resource to DPR’s contracting counsel team by reviewing and negotiating a broader range of contractual terms and issues beyond insurance, as business needs require
• Advises DPR teams on corporate insurance and surety programs, project-specific insurance requirements, and how contractual obligations may impact available coverage
• Supports oversight of related insurance placements and programs, to assess coverage and identify potential gaps
• Partners with operations teams and legal colleagues to develop practical solutions for managing contract risk, whether through revised contract language, risk transfer strategies, operational controls, or insurance products
• Prepares guidance, training materials, and educational content for DPR teams on insurance-related issues, contractual risk transfer, and key construction contract terms

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• At least 3-5 years of experience representing owners, contractors, and/or subcontractors in negotiating construction contracts, including experience with both insurance-related provisions and broader commercial/legal terms
• Working knowledge of construction industry-related insurance, including builder’s risk, general liability, controlled insurance programs, and subcontractor default insurance
• Experience reviewing and negotiating a wide range of construction contract provisions, such as indemnity, limitation of liability, schedule, payment, changes, delay, default, dispute resolution, and termination

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong skills in contract drafting, negotiation, and practical risk assessment
• Self-starter with the ability to work effectively as a team player
• Strong organizational and technology skills

Skills

• Strong legal and business acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Knowledge of construction industry regulations and compliance

Benefits

Anticipated Starting Pay Range: $134,000.00 - $171,000.00
DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

Pay

$134,000.00 - $171,000.00

Schedule

N/A