Sr Counsel- Corporate Compliance

Responsibilities

• Direct Support to the Chief Legal Officer
• 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.
• Conduct 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.
• Care for 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.