In-House Counsel

Scope of Work

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team
• Advise on legal risk, compliance, and strategic decision-making across daily operations
• Balance legal exposure with business practicality in a fast-paced construction environment
• Lead the legal review of customer contracts, with emphasis on:
• One-sided contract language
• Risk allocation, indemnification, insurance, and limitation of liability provisions
• Provide legal guidance related to:
• Specialty construction products
• Subcontracted and self-performed scopes of work
• Review vendor and supplier agreements (secondary focus)
• Oversee claims, disputes, and potential litigation matters
• Cook up strategy, reporting, and resolution with outside counsel
• Support risk mitigation efforts related to construction projects and contracts
• Partner with the HR Director on labor and employment law matters, including:
• Workplace compliance
• Employee relations issues
• Labor law and statutory interpretation

Qualifications & Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the State of Michigan
• Bar ID number required at application
• Strong background in:
• Construction law
• Contract review and negotiation
• Construction-focused clients or projects
• Experience in the construction or engineering industry strongly preferred
• Candidates from the public sector transitioning to private industry are encouraged to apply
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities, including:
• Anual incentive bonuses tied to company and individual performance
• Discretionary bonuses for exceptional contributions, risk mitigation, or claims outcomes
• Comprehensive benefits package