Legal Counsel

Overview

Legal counsel handling construction contracts, disputes, compliance, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• contract drafting
• license management
• legal research
• dispute representation
• claims management
• regulatory compliance

Tasks

-Analyze and draft construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and other legal documents to mitigate risks and protect Aristeo’s interests. -Oversee Aristeo’s multi-state licenses and registration status. Work closely with registered agents and license holders to maintain good standing. -Conduct legal research on construction law issues to stay updated on relevant case law and statutes. -Represent Aristeo in construction disputes, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation, to resolve contractual disagreements and claims. -Oversee construction claims, review claim documents, negotiate settlements, and prepare for potential litigation. -Advise management and project teams on the resolution of claims; manage outside counsel when litigation or arbitration is needed. -Offer clear direction on construction regulations, permitting requirements, safety standards, and environmental laws to ensure project compliance.

Requirements

• juris doctor
• construction degree
• 6-10 yrs
• contract drafting
• construction law
• analytical skills

What You Bring

-Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills -Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school preferred. -6-10+ years of combined experience in construction and legal practice (or a relevant blend of both fields). -Ability to work independently and as part of a team -A degree in construction or a related field is required. -Experience in contract drafting and negotiation -Strong communication and interpersonal skills -Strong understanding of construction law principles, including contracts, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance

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Benefits

-401K with one of the highest employer matches in the industry -Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off -Free Dental Insurance -HSA with a portion of the deductible funded by Aristeo -Free Life Insurance -Cash-in-Lieu of Benefits Available -Free Medical Insurance

About Aristeo Construction

-Evolved from local excavating to a nationally ranked general contractor. -Manages and self-performs complex builds across manufacturing, commercial, power & energy, industrial, and automotive sectors. -Signature projects include large-scale battery plants, vehicle manufacturing facilities, wind farms, and transmission infrastructure. -Built on in-house steel fabrication, concrete, civil, and equipment installation, with certifications like ISO 9001:2015 and AISC. -Award-winning safety and quality systems launched in the 1990s.

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Visa Sponsorship

-candidates must already be eligible to work in the u.s.; no visa sponsorship provided.