Sr Counsel- Corporate Compliance

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary legal resource on corporate governance, corporate transactional execution, and corporate housekeeping matters.
• Prepare materials, analyses, and documentation for executive leadership, the board, and external stakeholders in partnership with the CLO.
• Cover research, draft presentations, and help manage workflows to advance legal department initiatives.
• Corporate Governance & Records Management
• Maintain corporate books, minutes, resolutions, and governance records.
• Draft and update foundational governance documents, including bylaws, charters, and written consents.
• Ensure governance practices align with best-in-class standards and prepare for audits, diligence, and investor requests.
• Board & Committee Support
• Operate as Assistant Secretary for the Board as directed by the CLO.
• Prepare board and committee meeting materials, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, and annual calendars, in coordination with the CLO.
• Carefully coordinate with internal teams and the CLO to ensure timely information flow to directors and committee members.
• Manage director onboarding, annual evaluations, and related governance processes in partnership with the CLO.
• Compliance Program Development & Management
• Develop, implement, and manage the company’s compliance program under the direction of the CLO.
• Draft and maintain compliance-related policies, procedures, controls, and training materials.
• Monitor compliance obligations across business units and escalate issues as needed.
• Partner on internal investigations, audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting.
• Serve as a resource to business teams on compliance requirements and best practices.
• Entity Management
• Manage domestic and international entity formation, qualification, maintenance, and dissolution.
• Coordinate and track the filing of annual reports, licenses, and jurisdictional compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate organizational charts and legal entity profiles.
• Commercial & Internal Policy Support
• Provide commercial contract drafting and review support to reduce bottlenecks and maintain consistency with corporate standards.
• Develop internal corporate policies with the CLO and drive adherence to governance and operational standards.
• Evaluate risk and identify issues across internal processes and commercial activities; recommend mitigation steps as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor Degree, licensed to practice law in applicable state; minimum 8 years of legal experience (preferred: 10–12 years) in a construction law practice or corporate legal department.
• Additional Qualifications: Experience with the preparation, review, and negotiation of design and construction contracts; excellent writing, communication and problem-solving skills; experience managing corporate governance and board support, maintaining corporate records and entities, driving compliance program execution, and providing transactional, contracting, and policy guidance; developing leadership skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to research and provide guidance on compliance related issues throughout the company.