Title:
Associate General Counsel (Construction)
Job Type:
Full time
Location:
Oklahoma
Must-Haves
Extensive knowledge and experience in construction law from a general contractor or subcontractor perspective
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and active good standing membership in at least one U.S. state bar
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Office
8+ years of legal experience, in either law firm and/or in-house with substantial experience in construction law
Strong keyboarding skills with the ability to draft letters, contracts, and documents without the assistance of an assistant.
Nice-To-Haves
Prior experience as in-house counsel or staff attorney
In addition to construction law, previous practice included OSHA regulations
Speaking experience (CLE) in construction law as lead speaker or panel attorney
Published article in the area of construction law
Job Description
This Associate General Counsel position handles a wide range of transactional law-related issues with a focus on construction law.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Review, draft, and negotiate various types of construction agreements, including but not limited to subcontracts (all payment types), purchases orders, sub-subcontracts, consulting agreements, equipment rental agreements, payment and performance bonds, and various waivers and releases.
Work closely with sales team and project management teams.
Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement activities relating to the construction law, and provide proactive, strategic advice.
Liaison with outside law firms to meet Company goals.
Settlement of claims and disputes.
Track and keep current organized records of each contract, dispute, or claim.
Secondary Duties
Support as key member of legal team.
Filing of preliminary notices and lien notices.
Presenting complex information in a narrative or summary to executive team.
Provide backup to other attorneys on any matter in their absence.
Tasks and projects as assigned by General Counsel.
Skills Required
Advanced knowledge and experience in construction law from a general contractor or subcontractor perspective.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfort interacting with various employees across the Company, including management and field employees.
Professionalism and respect for others with an understanding of "servant leadership".
Experience working in a multi-stakeholder environment with the ability to problem solve and develop solutions.
Ability to work in teams as well as independently.
Proactive in solving complex issues.
Ability to easily shift between the details and the bigger picture as needed.
Skilled at collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
Education and Experience
Required:
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and active good standing membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
8+ years of legal experience, in either law firm and/or in-house with substantial experience in construction law.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Office.
Proficient Skills in PowerPoint and Excel.
Strong keyboarding skills with the ability to draft letters, contracts, and documents without the assistance of an assistant.
Preferred:
Prior experience as in-house counsel or staff attorney.
In addition to construction law, previous practice included OSHA regulations.
Screening Questions
Have you been involved in complex commercial construction projects?
Have you participated in both mediations and arbitrations related to contractual disputes?
Is construction law a significant part of your current legal practice or past practice?
Do you enjoy drafting and negotiating contracts?
Can you type your own work with ease and meet the skills required in the job description?
Interview Steps
TEAMS interview.
Follow-up questions.
Schedule on-site interview with highly qualified candidates.
Conduct onsite interview and request sample work.
Interview with CEO.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement
Equity
Work From Home
Paid Time Off
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