General Counsel
About the role
The General Counsel will oversee the legal affairs of the company, its construction subsidiary, and its affiliated real estate business. The role may also involve assisting the company owners with personal legal matters and estate planning. This is a senior leadership position for a hands‑on attorney who can work directly with executives, project teams, and company owners while handling routine contract matters, significant transactions, and complex disputes. The role requires a practical, business‑focused approach rather than primarily overseeing outside law firms.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the company’s sole in‑house attorney
- Personally draft, negotiate, and review contracts
- Manage legal risks across the organization
- Resolve claims and disputes
- Handle employment matters
- Advise management on legal strategy and compliance
- Oversee legal affairs for the construction subsidiary and affiliated real estate business
- Assist company owners with personal legal matters and estate planning
- Manage routine contract matters, significant transactions, and complex disputes
Qualifications
- Senior leadership experience as a hands‑on attorney
- Proven ability to work directly with executives, project teams, and company owners
- Practical, business‑focused legal approach
- Experience selecting, managing, and budgeting for outside counsel
Collaboration
The General Counsel will work closely with operations, preconstruction, finance, risk management, and human resources to help the company secure projects on favorable terms, maintain profitability, and protect its business interests.