Corporate Counsel

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About the role

The organization is seeking a Senior Counsel to join a collaborative in-house legal team supporting the legal, risk, and compliance needs of a growing construction and engineering business. This role works closely with senior business leaders on complex, high-value matters spanning design, engineering, and construction project delivery, and reports to the organization's General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft a range of agreements supporting daily operations - construction, design, EPC, labor, subcontractor, and vendor contracts, along with site safety and operational procedures
• Serve as legal advisor to operational and functional leaders across the business
• Handle commercial disputes, including claims, mediation, arbitration, and litigation, coordinating with insurers and outside counsel as needed
• Manage employment and labor-related disputes and claims
• Advises on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, insurance, leasing, and collections
• Support enterprise risk management and compliance initiatives
• Partner with HR and Compliance on policy interpretation and enforcement
• Respond to inquiries and proceedings involving labor and employment agencies (e.g., wage/hour, safety, and workplace matters)
• Occasionally support IP, software, and technology-related legal matters
• Contribute to M&A, financing, and other corporate transactions
• Own assigned matters through to resolution

Requirements

• J.D. and active law license in Texas or another approved jurisdiction
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience
• Substantial experience with large-scale construction

Qualifications

• Strong background negotiating and managing large-scale construction
• Operates well under pressure, exercises sound commercial judgment, and takes a practical, business-first approach to legal problem-solving
• Self-starter who builds trust across departments and takes ownership of complex matters from start to finish

Skills

• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
• Commercial judgment and practical problem-solving abilities
• Trust-building and cross-departmental collaboration
• Experience with large-scale construction and dispute resolution

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible/hybrid work options
• CLE and professional licensing support
• Life and disability coverage

Pay

$180,000 - $250,000 per year

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible/hybrid work options
• CLE and professional licensing support
• Life and disability coverage

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