Sr. Corporate Counsel
About the role
Support the corporation with respect to its legal and business operations including reviewing contracts, providing general legal advice, administration of claims and other legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel.
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do. At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
Responsibilities
- Attend mediations, arbitrations, trials and hearings as necessary.
- Conduct complex legal research, guide the investigation of claims and defenses; develop oral and written advice and present recommendations to management.
- Evaluate and provide advice to company personnel with respect to construction defect and payment disputes; negotiate with owners, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve such disputes.
- Exercise sound, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
- Lead training of company personnel.
- Provide legal counsel and advice to company personnel on a broad range of legal topics including construction law, disputes, compliance, employment, labor relations, liens and other relevant law.
- Provides management with legal advice and information regarding contract/execution risks and risk management strategies.
- Review contracts and advise company personnel with respect to contract issues and contract administration.