SR. CORPORATE COUNSEL, CONSTRUCTION (HYBRID-CHARLOTTE, NC)

Job Summary

The successful Senior Corporate Counsel candidate will be responsible for legal counsel related to construction matters, including review, negotiation, and documentation of contract matters and design and implementation of programmatic elements. Candidate to be based in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and assist in the review of a broad range of construction-related agreements including on standard industry forms and ancillary services.
• Implement contract and programmatic strategies that optimize terms and conditions, reduce risk, and ensure favorable financial and operational outcomes.
• Provide counsel on federal, state, and local construction obligations, including bond and lien requirements.
• Work closely with legal teams across lines of business, finance, and business development teams to ensure support for organizational goals and mitigate risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, partners, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution and address issues as they arise.
• Provide sound legal advice and counsel to internal clients on strategies, actions and decisions related to all commercial transactions.
• Able to manage assignments independently, communicate proactively with supervising counsel, and deliver complete, accurate work within agreed upon timelines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a construction attorney, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm with a focus on construction law.
• Bachelor's and Juris Doctor Degrees required, as well as a state bar license.
• Business background is a plus.
• Familiarity with the food service or distribution industry is preferred.
• Exceptional communicator with strong business judgment and the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented — able to balance legal rigor with operational realities.
• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Willing to travel from time to time and perform other duties as directed.