Construction Attorney

Overview

In-house attorney handling construction contracts, negotiations, risk, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• contract drafting
• contract negotiation
• risk management
• litigation support
• compliance oversight
• legal advisory

Tasks

The Construction Law Attorney will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts, construction agreements, MSAs, supplier agreements, and NDAs. The attorney will work closely with internal teams and partners to ensure compliance with legal requirements while protecting the company’s interests. -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. -Handle contract modifications, warranties, and risk management. -Gather, process, transmit, organize and track agreements in a fast paced and dynamic environment. -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. -Develop, update and implement review/drafting standards and templates as needed for the business contracting and transaction needs. -Collaborate with leadership to align legal strategies with company objectives. -Collaborate with support staff as needed for the business. -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. -Advise internal business units on risk mitigation strategies and legal best practices and develop policies and procedures as needed for risk mitigation. -Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Requirements

• bar license
• construction law
• contract negotiation
• risk management
• ms office
• in-house

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced attorney with expertise in contract negotiations, construction law, and risk management. This is an opportunity to play a key role in an in-house legal team, managing complex commercial and construction transactions that directly impact business operations. -Active Texas Bar License (Required) -Prior in-house counsel experience (a plus) -5+ years of legal experience in construction and/or contract law -Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments -Background in litigation and/or litigation management (helpful) -Ability to multi-task, work independently, and manage time-sensitive projects -Strong background in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and compliance -HVAC/Plumbing experience (a plus) -Exceptional organizational skills -Proficiency in MS suite (including a working knowledge of Excel) and Adobe Acrobat

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Benefits

For 45 years, the Staxmatic team has delivered excellence through a strong team culture. We value our employees and offer growth opportunities in a supportive environment. -Competitive salary: Up to $220,000 (based on experience) -Comprehensive health benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance -Additional voluntary benefits – Short-Term Disability, Hospital, Identity Theft, Life, and Accident coverage -Fully covered benefits – Basic Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, and AD&D Insurance -401(k) with employer match up to 4%

About Staxmatic

-specializes in delivering innovative automation and control systems to various industries. -founded with the goal of driving digital transformation through automation technology. -excels in helping clients optimize processes with tailor-made solutions for industrial, energy, and infrastructure sectors. -provides cutting-edge software and hardware to enable seamless integration and improved operational efficiency. -known for taking on large-scale projects in transport, utilities, and heavy industrial settings. -diverse portfolio includes designing and implementing automation systems for manufacturing plants, power stations, and transportation networks. -stands out for its expertise in providing end-to-end automation solutions, from concept to deployment.

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