Risk Counsel

Risk Counsel

Risk Counsel identifies, assesses, and communicates complex legal risks to enable informed decision-making and safeguard organizational interests. Advises leadership and cross-functional teams on legal and contractual matters and risk mitigation strategies that align with organizational objectives and values. Oversees end-to-end resolution of risk-related disputes, providing strategic guidance and minimizing organizational exposure while upholding professional standards. Anticipates emerging risks and takes proactive measures to reduce legal exposure and resolve potential issues collaboratively and early on, before they become costly and time-consuming.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains oversight of the evaluation and management of significant risks, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and risk appetite.
• Provides advice to leadership on the potential impact of risks and recommends actionable mitigation plans to help teams achieve successful outcomes.
• Leads the identification and resolution of standard and complex risk issues, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to proactively and collaboratively address risks and escalate key issues.
• Implements risk management policies, guidelines, procedures, and training programs.
• Mentors others by sharing lessons learned, expertise, resources, and guidance on complex risk identification and proactive mitigation strategies.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to embed risk management practices into business processes.
• Reviews contracts and advises leaders and teams on contractual rights, obligations, and potential risks, providing actionable recommendations.

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• 6 - 8 years of experience in risk management, legal counsel, or a related field required.
• 6 - 8 years of experience in a combination of law firm and in-house counsel.

Certifications

• State Bar License required.

About the Company

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.