Construction Attorney

Description

• Collaborate with leadership to align legal strategies with company objectives
• Handle contract modifications, warranties, and risk management
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws
• Assess and develop strategies for controversies, oversee and support as needed with respect to business disputes and manage litigation or alternative dispute resolution processes
• Provide legal support to the finance department with respect to payment disputes, collections and/or audit requirements
• Oversee compliance with insurance requirements for projects, work with the office of the General Counsel to support insurance procurement, insurance claims and insurance related matters as it pertains to the construction business
• Collaborate with support staff as needed for the business
• Advise internal business units on risk mitigation strategies and legal best practices and develop policies and procedures as needed for risk mitigation
• Gather, process, transmit, organize and track agreements in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Draft, review, negotiate, interpret and advise on a variety of commercial and construction contracts, including but not limited to Construction agreements and ensuing change orders/modifications, MSAs, subcontractor agreement, supplier agreements, rental agreements, NDAs, purchase orders/agreements, professional services agreements and guaranty agreements
• Develop, update and implement review/drafting standards and templates as needed for the business contracting and transaction needs

Requirements

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and manage time-sensitive projects
• Proficiency in MS suite (including a working knowledge of Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• 5+ years of legal experience in construction and/or contract law
• Active Texas Bar License (Required)
• Background in litigation and/or litigation management (helpful)
• Strong background in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and compliance
• Prior in-house counsel experience (a plus)
• Exceptional organizational skills
• HVAC/Plumbing experience (a plus)

Benefits

• Competitive salary: Up to $220,000 (based on experience)
• Fully covered benefits – Basic Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, and AD&D Insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits – Short-Term Disability, Hospital, Identity Theft, Life, and Accident coverage
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4%
• Comprehensive health benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance