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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in legal strategy development, contract negotiation, and risk management within construction and infrastructure sectors. Proven ability to lead legal operations, manage outside counsel, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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Juris Doctor (JD)Active License To Practice Law10+ Years Of Legal ExperienceContract Law ExpertiseConstruction Industry Experience
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Hard Skills
Contract NegotiationRisk ManagementDispute ResolutionCommercial TransactionsLegal ComplianceContract ManagementLegal Strategy DevelopmentGovernance FrameworksClaims ManagementLegal Record Management
Soft Skills
Effective Partnership With Executive LeadersStakeholder EngagementLeadership
Industry Keywords
Construction LawCommercial ConstructionMEPInfrastructureEnergy ProjectsProject-Based IndustriesGeneral Counsel ExperienceContract AdministrationLegal Governance ProcessesLarge-Scale Projects
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive leadership team
- Develop and implement the company's in-house legal strategy and operating model
- Build and scale legal processes, policies, and governance frameworks
- Identify and mitigate legal, contractual, and business risks
- Advise on strategic initiatives, acquisitions, partnerships, and business opportunities
- Lead review, negotiation, drafting, and administration of customer, subcontractor, supplier, vendor, and professional services agreements
- Establish contract review standards, approval workflows, and risk assessment protocols
- Develop standardized contract language, templates, and negotiation strategies
- Provide legal guidance for commercial construction, MEP, industrial, infrastructure, and similar project environments
- Advise on project disputes, claims management, change orders, payment disputes, and contract compliance
- Review and negotiate owner contracts, subcontract agreements, master service agreements, and related project documentation
- Manage outside counsel and legal service provider relationships
- Oversee litigation, claims, disputes, and legal proceedings
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Advise leadership on employment, regulatory, corporate, and contractual matters
- Support corporate governance and legal record management
- Develop and maintain legal and compliance policies and training programs
- Lead and direct the Contract Manager function
- Build scalable contract management and legal operations capabilities
- Identify future legal staffing and organizational needs
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 10+ years of legal experience, including significant exposure to construction, engineering, industrial, energy, infrastructure, or related project-based industries
- Experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing complex commercial contracts involving substantial project scope and financial commitments
- Strong understanding of contract law, risk management, dispute resolution, and commercial transactions
- Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with executive leaders and operational stakeholders
- Experience managing outside counsel and legal service providers
- Preferred: Previous experience serving as General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, Senior Counsel, or construction-focused legal leader
- Preferred: Experience supporting general contractors, specialty contractors, MEP contractors, EPC firms, industrial contractors, or similar organizations
- Preferred: Experience with large-scale construction, energy, infrastructure, industrial, or oil and gas projects
- Preferred: Experience establishing or significantly expanding an in-house legal function
- Preferred: Experience building contract management programs and legal governance processes
- Preferred: Prior responsibility for supervising legal, contract administration, or contract management professionals
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; proof of eligibility will be required if hired
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance