Corporate Counsel – Construction, Commercial Contracts & Employment
Archetype Infrastructure Solutions · United States · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteLegalFull-time
Position Summary
Archetype Infrastructure Solutions is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to serve as the company's primary legal advisor supporting its Division 26 (Electrical), Division 27 (Communications), and Division 28 (Electronic Safety & Security) operations nationwide.
Primary Responsibilities
- Commercial Contracts
- Review, draft, negotiate, and approve:
- Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
- Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Subcontract Agreements
- Prime Contractor Agreements
- Customer Terms & Conditions
- Vendor Agreements
- Purchase Orders
- Change Orders
- Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs)
- Staffing Agreements
- Professional Services Agreements
- Consulting Agreements
- Review and negotiate:
- Limitation of Liability
- Indemnification
- Warranty language
- Payment terms
- Insurance requirements
- Liquidated damages
- Schedule obligations
- Termination clauses
- Flow-down provisions
- Confidentiality
- Intellectual Property
- Force Majeure
- Construction & Infrastructure Legal Support
- Provide legal guidance related to:
- Division 26 Electrical projects
- Division 27 Communications Infrastructure
- Division 28 Security Systems
- Data Center construction
- Mission Critical facilities
- Hyperscale projects
- Government contracts (if applicable)
- Support:
- Subcontract administration
- Claims avoidance
- Contract disputes
- Change order disputes
- Delay claims
- Payment disputes
- Mechanic's lien issues
- Licensing requirements
- Multi-state contractor compliance
- Employment Law
- Advising executive leadership and HR regarding:
- Hiring practices
- Wage & Hour compliance
- Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- EEOC
- ADA
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Background Checks
- Drug Testing
- Employment Agreements
- Non-Competes (where enforceable)
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Internal investigations
- Employee Relations
- Terminations
- Corporate Compliance
- Ensure compliance with:
- Federal employment laws
- State employment laws
- Contractor licensing
- Construction regulations
- OSHA
- Client compliance requirements
- Data privacy
- Record retention
- Corporate governance
- Risk Management
- Partner with Finance, HR, Operations, and Safety to:
- Reduce legal exposure
- Evaluate project risk
- Review insurance language
- Coordinate with insurance carriers
- Manage litigation
- Work with outside counsel
- Oversee claims
- Support EPL, General Liability, Professional Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Builder's Risk matters
- Executive Support
- Advise the CEO, COO, and executive leadership on:
- Strategic growth
- Acquisitions
- New markets
- Joint ventures
- Partnerships
- Business structure
- Corporate governance
- Major customer negotiations
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Ability to obtain or maintain Texas licensure if required
- Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant legal experience
- Extensive commercial contract negotiation experience
- Strong knowledge of employment law
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional analytical and negotiation abilities
- Experience supporting one or more of the following industries:
- Electrical Construction
- Communications Infrastructure
- Electronic Security
- Data Centers
- Commercial Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Staffing
- Professional Services
- Technology Infrastructure
- Experience with:
- Multi-state operations
- Construction contracts
- Public and private sector projects
- Large enterprise customers
- Insurance and risk management
- OSHA compliance
- Contractor licensing
- Strategic Thinking
- Sound Business Judgment
- Executive Presence
- Contract Negotiation
- Risk Assessment
- Employment Law
- Commercial Litigation Management
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- High Integrity
- Confidentiality
- Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment
- Occasional travel (up to 20%)
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
- Ability to attend meetings at customer locations, project sites, and company offices
- Competitive Base Salary
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Technology Allowance
- Executive Leadership Development Opportunities
Qualifications
Preferred
Core Competencies
Physical Requirements
Compensation & Benefits
Why Join AIS?
This is a unique opportunity to build the legal function of a rapidly growing national infrastructure company. As Corporate Counsel, you will play a key role in shaping the organization's legal strategy, supporting executive decision-making, and protecting the Company as it expands across the United States.