Corporate Counsel

Overview

Legal counsel handling construction contracts, claims, and litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• risk assessment
• litigation management
• compliance oversight
• e-discovery
• legal advice
• training development

Tasks

-Anticipate and plan for changes in internal and external operating conditions and business needs. -In conjunction with regional and project management, identify and resolve unique and complex issues that arise during the commercial contracting process, project execution, and the day-to-day operation of the Company that require innovative thinking and creative solutions. -In conjunction with Legal and Senior Operations management, manage and direct all aspects claims, disputes, and litigation involving the Company, including general litigation and strategy advice, contract interpretation, risk and litigation cost assessments, settlement activities, and management of outside counsel. -Support and assist with all areas of the Company's compliance programs. This includes leading investigations, fact-finding, and other investigatory needs in connection with situations that arise under the Company's compliance programs. Also, responsible for ensuring all documents, policies, templates, and processes related to compliance are current and accurately maintained. -Provide legal advice and support related to labor and employment matters through collaboration with executive management, human resources, regional managers, frontline managers, and employees. -Manage discovery process for litigation matters, including distribution of document holds, document production, e-discovery, etc. -Provide general legal advice and representation to the Company on a wide variety of complex legal issues and disputes. -Develop and deliver appropriate training and materials to employees. Requires in-depth knowledge of relevant business processes and operations to ensure that the Company's interests are adequately protected in commercial transactions.

Requirements

• juris doctorate
• colorado bar
• microsoft office
• construction litigation
• insurance
• 3 years

What You Bring

-Must be able to identify business and compliance strengths, weaknesses, threats, risks, and opportunities quickly and accurately, and develop appropriate plans for action. -Undergraduate degree in any discipline and a juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school. -Physical Exam (if applicable) -Possess a strong understanding of confidentiality considerations to effectively address the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. -In addition to core legal skills and abilities, must possess a broad knowledge of a wide range of other business areas. -Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables while also being able to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. -Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams). -Possess an understanding of commercial insurance and risk management products and practices, and be able to understand, interpret, and advise the Company on complex insurance policies, surety bonds, and related risk management issues. -Must have the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Strong logical reasoning required. -Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. -Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. -Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable) -Experience preparing and litigating government (federal, state and local) construction claims is also preferred. -Ability to prioritize tasks when faced with multiple deadlines. -A minimum of three years of experience involving construction litigation, construction transactions, or legal experience with legal matters in the construction industry is required and five or more years of such experience is preferred. -Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility -Valid Driver’s License required. -License or other authorization to practice law in Colorado.

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Benefits

-$130,000 - $160,000 annually. -Substance Abuse Screening

About Hensel Phelps

-Founded in 1937 in Greeley, Colorado, it evolved from a local residential builder into one of the nation’s top general contractors. -Now an employee-owned firm, it has grown into a multibillion-dollar builder delivering projects across the U.S. -Known for its 'Plan. Build. Manage.' model, it integrates real estate development, construction, and facility services. -It tackles major landmarks—airports, hospitals, data centers, water plants, courthouses—with sophisticated technical scope. -It employs a collaborative 'Hensel Phelps Way'—blending people, process, partnership, and technology across every project. -Its use of BIM and real-time cloud systems underscores its embrace of tech-driven efficiency and precision. -Unusual for a construction firm, it is entirely employee-owned and has delivered over 200 LEED-certified projects.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-verification of work authorization and employment eligibility -substance abuse screening -physical exam (if applicable) -background checks for badging/security clearances (if applicable)