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Assistant General Counsel
Arco A Family Of Construction Companies
Design‑build general contractor delivering turnkey construction projects nationwide with expert skill and integrity.
In-house attorney for a construction company, responsible for contract drafting, negotiating, and managing construction-related risks and documentation. Collaborates with various teams, vendors, and title companies.
13d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Riverside, MO
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
What you would be doing
review contracts
manage documentation
assess risks
prepare training
collaborate teams
manage communications
Collaborate with and advise members of the safety, finance, IT, and HR teams
Review, draft, and negotiate construction and other contracts with minimal supervision
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
Manage communications and deliverables in a deadline-driven environment
Prepare and present training to non-legal business operators on legal and legal-adjacent issues in the construction industry
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
Maintain and grow relationships with vendors and title companies
Collaborate closely with project managers and leaders to understand business objectives when negotiating agreements
Assist Operations and Leadership in problem-solving and managing risk
What you bring
transactional
construction litigation
problem solving
construction law
project management
construction
Work well with, and can efficiently direct work of, shared paralegal support.
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
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
Licensed Attorney with 8+ years of experience practicing construction law
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while working under tight deadlines
Experience in, or working closely with, construction organizations or firms preferred
Enjoy working in the office, in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business environment
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
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
Familiarity with insurance in the construction industry preferred
Active listener, proactive leadership approach, collaborative and communicative
Flexible, with excellent and timely written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
1-week paid volunteer leave each year
Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
Traditional and Roth 401k
1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
100% charitable match
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
100% paid 12-week maternity leave
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
yes, background checks are mentioned; however, specific details are not provided.
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