Corporate Counsel
Key Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate owner contracts, subcontracts, design agreements, and purchase orders
- Provide legal support throughout the project lifecycle—from RFP responses and preconstruction to post-construction warranty and claims
- Advises project teams on legal matters including change orders, claims, notices, and contract administration
- Collaborates with internal departments and external counsel to resolve legal issues and support business objectives
- Conducts legal research and prepares opinions and correspondence
- Participates in regulatory compliance efforts and risk mitigation strategies
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 5–7 years of experience in construction law and contract negotiation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across department
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new legal tech tools
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Onsite position based in one of our offices located in Alpharetta, GA; Savannah, GA; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC; or Raleigh, NC
Benefits
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Skills
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Benefits
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Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Onsite position based in one of our offices located in Alpharetta, GA; Savannah, GA; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC; or Raleigh, NC
Company Information
Evans General Contractors, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies: Evans General Contractors, LLC (Evans) does not accept unsolicited resumes from Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies. All unsolicited resumes submitted to any Evans employee, including Hiring Managers, will be treated as the property of Evans and no referral fee will be paid unless there is a previously executed agreement between the Recruitment Firm/Staffing Agency and Evans. Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies interested in submitting a candidate for review should contact Evans’ Human Resources Department.