Contracts Attorney

Description

• Maintain and update templates and best practices for construction contracts and legal documentation.
• Support the internal legal department through other assigned projects, as needed.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on industry trends and changes in laws.
• Perform in-person and virtual training for our branch partners on such subjects as contractual risk, risk mitigation, and other relevant legal topics.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of construction-related agreements, including but not limited to construction contracts, subcontracts, service agreements, and NDAs.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to negotiate favorable contract terms and conditions.
• Advise project teams on risk management, legal compliance, and strategies to mitigate potential disputes in construction projects. Generate alternate contractual language to modify terms and conditions to mitigate risk of company stakeholders.
• Identify, analyze, and summarize contract issues and key points to ensure compliance with company policy, laws, and regulations.

Requirements

• Proactive, business-oriented mindset with a focus on practical solutions to legal challenges
• Local to the Kansas City Metro is preferred
• Strong ability to interpret and evaluate contract language to ensure alignment with policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements
• Must have the ability to travel 10%
• Must have experience working in or supporting at least one of the following industries: construction, engineering, or manufacturing
• Must have Juris Doctor (JD) degree with license in at least one jurisdiction, or have passed the bar exam through state-approved alternative means in lieu of JD
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external parties
• Familiarity with construction insurance, bonding, and surety issues
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of assigned work
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Pre-Law, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline, or comparable professional legal experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.
• Presentation skills with the ability to translate legal complexities into basic guidance for diverse audiences
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• 2-5 years of professional legal work experience is required
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality customer service through proactive communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building across diverse stakeholder groups

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Incentive bonus plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance