Associate Counsel

Overview

Legal counsel for construction subcontracts, procurement, and claim management

Key Responsibilities

• subcontract compliance
• contract review
• negotiation
• claims support
• dispute resolution
• document management

Tasks

-Assisting with subcontract compliance related matters as needed. -Material subcontract and supplier contracts warranties, terms and conditions -Required flow down of obligations under related prime contracts and/or subcontracts -Reviewing, negotiating and advising business teams on subcontracts, purchase orders and related contracts, including: -Reviewing and negotiating ancillary contracts: -Assisting with any subcontract and/or purchase order related claims, meet with project teams and assist with drafting and issuance of notices and related claims investigations, assisting with processing and resolution of disputes, mediations, and / or litigation, including collecting documents, organizing team response to such matters and reviewing and responding to third party subpoena’s and discovery requests.

Requirements

• process design
• aia software
• construction law
• subcontracts
• procurement
• team player

What You Bring

Associate counsel dedicated to advising and supporting multi-billion dollar Subcontract Operations/Procurement & Purchase Order Operations for Clayco and its subsidiaries,[1] having experience and knowledge of construction law, subcontracts, construction equipment and material procurement, purchase order processes and general procurement related contract matters, including negotiation of subcontracts, purchase order terms and conditions, assistance with resolution of subcontract and procurement related claims and disputes, and related matters. The ideal candidate for this position is a team player with construction law experience, proactive, a strong work ethic, willingness to learn and support company processes and procedures, exceptional problem-solving skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace. -Knowledge of process design, a plus -Knowledge of AIA software and contract forms a plus -Familiarity with construction and/or design industry -Motivated, proactive, hardworking, team player with strong collaboration skills. -Construction law experience -General understanding of subcontracts, purchase orders, and procurement contracts, including material and equipment supplier contracts -Experience and familiarity with construction prime contracts and flow down of obligations to material suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.

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Benefits

-Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more! -Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance. -2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.

About Clayco

-Founded in 1984 by Bob Clark in St. Louis, the company grew rapidly with integrated design‑build services. -Moved headquarters to Chicago in 2013, expanding reach across North America. -Launched Clayco Compute in 2025, focusing on mission‑critical data center construction with 57 active projects. -Specializes in Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Residential & Hospitality, Life Sciences, Data Center and Manufacturing sectors. -Typical projects include large‑scale data centers, life sciences facilities, manufacturing plants and hospitality developments. -Known for pioneering fast‑track, tech‑enabled design‑build methods—using BIM, drones and modular solutions. -Integrated subsidiaries cover architecture (Lamar Johnson Collaborative), concrete (Concrete Strategies), and façade systems (Ventana). -Handles end‑to‑end delivery—from site acquisition and financing through design, engineering and self‑performed construction. -Stands out for fully integrated project delivery, overlapping design and build phases to boost efficiency and innovation.

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