Arco A Family Of Construction Companies
Design‑build general contractor delivering turnkey construction projects nationwide with expert skill and integrity.
In‑house construction lawyer handling contract drafting, negotiation, risk mitigation.
15 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,480 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Manufacturing
Packaging
Bottling
Processing
Fabricating
Mission Critical
Role
Description
vendor management
contract drafting
contract negotiation
risk mitigation
documentation management
training delivery
- Maintain and grow relationships with vendors and title companies
- Prepare and present training to non-legal business operators on legal and legal-adjacent issues in the construction industry
- Collaborate with and advise members of the safety, finance, IT, and HR teams
- Manage communications and deliverables in a deadline-driven environment
- Manage, maintain, and coordinate all documentation related to construction contracts and day-to-day issues arising from construction project operations
- Assess and mitigate ARCO’s risk and provide suggestions to General Counsel and business leadership
- Collaborate closely with other members of the legal team located across the United States to implement enterprise-wide, accepted approaches to managing contract and other risks
- Assist Operations and Leadership in problem-solving and managing risk
- Review, draft, and negotiate construction and other contracts with minimal supervision
- Collaborate closely with project managers and leaders to understand business objectives when negotiating agreements
Requirements
licensed attorney
construction law
7+ years
transactional
litigation
negotiation
- Licensed Attorney with 7+ years of experience practicing construction law
- Familiarity with insurance in the construction industry preferred
- Active listener, proactive leadership approach, collaborative and communicative
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while working under tight deadlines
- Strong substantive experience in transactional practice or combination of transactional and construction litigation/claims management is preferred
- Able to lead and follow with equal ease, based on circumstances
- Flexible, with excellent and timely written and verbal communication skills
- Work well with, and can efficiently direct work of, shared paralegal support.
- Experience leading negotiations of construction contracts or dispute resolution with sophisticated counterparties and ability to understand the Owner, Subcontractor and/or Contractor's points of view
- Enjoy working in the office, in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business environment
- Experience in, or working closely with, construction organizations or firms preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for the candidate to identify legal issues and risks, analyze complex problems, and provide practical and effective solutions
Benefits
- Traditional and Roth 401k
- Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
- 100% charitable match
- Tuition reimbursement for associates
- 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
- 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1992
Year Founded
Established in 1992 as a design-build firm, it has since expanded coast to coast.
4,000+
Total Completed Projects
Over three decades, the company has completed thousands of projects across various sectors.
$6.5B
Annual Revenue
Generated in 2023, reflecting significant financial success.
Top 100
ENR Design-Build Ranking
Consistently ranked among the top design-build firms in the U.S.
- Began as a single‑office design‑build firm and steadily expanded coast to coast.
- Specialising in sectors such as warehouse/distribution and healthcare, ARCO also tackles manufacturing, entertainment and multi‑family ventures.
- Its entrepreneurial, associate‑owned model returns half of the profits to employees and offers sabbaticals and stock ownership.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
21.2% reduction
Emissions Cut
Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 21.2% in a single year, surpassing the target of 5.5%.
22.6% reduction
Water Usage
Achieved a 22.6% reduction in global water use over the past year.
35% plastic reduction
Packaging Material
Reduced plastic use in packaging by 35% through the use of recycled polythene mailbags.
90% waste recycled
Material Recycling
Recycled approximately 90% of cardboard, plastic, clothing, and building waste in FY24.
- Committed to achieving net zero by 2045, addressing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across the full value chain.
- Carbon neutral for Scope 1 and 2 UK operations through accredited offset schemes.
- Implemented solar panels, LED lighting, renewable energy tariffs, and fleet changes to improve energy efficiency.
- Further reduced plastic use and carbon emissions by an additional 13% through improved packaging solutions, reducing waste by 17%.
- Sourced 10% of textile sales from 'Better Textiles' in FY24, with a target to increase to 17.5% by 2025.
- Collaborated with RCS/GRS certification, Better Cotton, Lyfcycle, FSC, and WRAP UK Plastics Pact to promote material circularity.
- Established closed-loop systems and take-back schemes for garment recycling and life-extension services.
Inclusion & Diversity
- No publicly disclosed DEI strategy, goals or gender‑related statistics available