Counsel

Job Purpose

The Counsel role reports to the head of the legal department and serves as an integral part of the organization by negotiating construction contracts, proactively mitigating risk, managing formal disputes, and providing legal advice. This role works closely with the project team and corporate departments to proactively identify and mitigate risk while promoting compliance with applicable laws.

Essential Skills

• Draft and negotiate contracts, including construction contracts, subcontracts, supplier agreements, financing consents and estoppels, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, consulting agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Mitigate risk and promote compliance through proactively providing legal advice, advising on key upstream and downstream risks, and drafting notices.
• Manage and advise on formal claims, disputes and litigation, working closely with outside counsel and the risk management department.
• Contribute to the development of legal templates, training, materials and best practices.

What We Offer

• 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

Core Values and Behaviors

• Safety
• Service
• Teamwork
• Respect
• Excellence
• Leadership
• Innovation

General Skills

• Proactive, self-starter with a strong sense of ownership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Education And Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in or willing to become licensed in applicable jurisdiction(s)
• 5-10 years of experience
• Experience in construction law and contract review

Pay Range

$140,000 - $215,000