Construction Counsel

Description

• Build and maintain a high level of trust, communication, and confidence with internal clients.
• Lead bond claim matters.
• Review, draft, edit, and negotiate legal aspects of project pursuit documents including RFPs, RFQs, bids, and proposals.
• Manage outside counsel in connection with dispute resolution proceedings, litigation, arbitration, mediation, claims, discovery, depositions, and document production.
• Adjust approaches based on new information.
• Participate in enterprise committees, subcommittees, and workgroups.
• Support and cross-train other in-house legal staff.
• Develop and deploy internal tools, processes, and trainings for organizational continual improvement.
• Lead claim of lien matters.
• Review, draft, edit, and negotiate legal aspects of contract documents.
• Provide a wide range of advice and counsel to internal clients on legal issues related to construction projects and other matters, including contract terms, risk management, and disputes.
• Advise project teams relative to legal risk mitigation, risk management, and positioning and pursuit of claims for compensation, time, or other relief or entitlement.
• Develop and implement strategies and tactics to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Lead subpoena duces tecum matters.
• Apply cost/benefit analysis.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney in Washington, or other US state.
• Demonstrated precision relative to nuance associated with legal document drafting and review.
• 3+ years of experience in construction law, energy law, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate and prioritize objectives, formulate strategies, and implement and manage associated tactics.
• A clear and concise communication style that is effective across a wide range of stakeholder groups, including stakeholders unfamiliar with legal terms and concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently synthesize large volumes of information in order to effectively identify material issues and facts.

Benefits

• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Competitive pay
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Commuter benefits
• “Building Good” paid community service time

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance