Risk Counsel

DPR Construction

. Lead the identification, assessment, and communication of complex legal risks .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeAtlanta • Texas • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $134,000 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management, legal counsel, and contract review, with a strong focus on advising leadership and cross-functional teams on legal and contractual matters. Proficient in implementing risk management policies and training programs while managing complex legal risks in construction contracting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (JD) DegreeState Bar License8-10 Years of Experience in Risk ManagementExperience with Risk Management Policies and ProceduresKnowledge of Insurance and Construction Contracting

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementLegal CounselContract ReviewRisk MitigationContractual Rights and ObligationsConstruction AgreementsRisk AssessmentLegal Risk CommunicationContract NegotiationRisk Management Training

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdvisory SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

State Bar License

Industry Keywords

Risk ManagementLegal RisksContractual Risk TransferSurety ProgramsConstruction Contracting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the identification, assessment, and communication of complex legal risks
Advise leadership and cross-functional teams on legal, contractual, and risk mitigation matters
Oversee resolution of risk-related matters in alignment with risk tolerance and professional standards
Anticipate emerging risks and implement proactive measures to reduce legal exposure
Monitor evaluation and management of significant risks
Recommend actionable risk mitigation plans
Lead identification and resolution of standard and complex risk issues
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and escalate key issues
Implement risk management policies, guidance, procedures, and training programs
Manage and develop other Risk Counsel and/or Subcontract Managers
Embed risk management practices into business processes
Review contracts and advise on contractual rights, obligations, and potential risks
Support DPR and related entities on risk management, corporate insurance and surety programs, contractual risk transfer, and construction contracting
Provide legal support on insurance, surety, and risk allocation issues
Serve as backup resource to the contracting counsel team on contract review and negotiation across construction agreements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
State Bar License required
8-10 years of experience in risk management, legal counsel, or a related field required
Experience in a combination of law firm and in-house counsel preferred
Ability to advise leadership and cross-functional teams on legal, contractual, and risk matters
Experience with risk management policies, guidance, procedures, and training programs
Experience reviewing contracts and advising on contractual rights, obligations, and risks
Knowledge of insurance, surety, contractual risk transfer, and construction contracting
Experience with construction agreements, including Owner contracts, subcontracts, supply agreements, and professional services contracts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private, employee-owned company
Opportunity to try new things, explore paths, and shape your future
Opportunities to harness talents, enable curiosity, and pursue collective ambition
Recognition as a great place to work