Sr. Corporate Counsel

About the Role

The Senior Corporate Counsel supports Sundt's legal and business operations by reviewing contracts, providing general legal advice, administering claims, and handling other matters assigned by the Assistant General Counsel. • Review and negotiate contracts, advise on administration and risk management. • Provide business‑focused legal counsel on construction law, compliance, employment, liens, and related matters. • Conduct complex legal research, develop oral and written advice, and present recommendations to management. • Manage dispute strategies and budgets, coordinate with in‑house and outside counsel, and attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and hearings. • Evaluate and resolve construction defect and payment disputes with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers. • Collaborate with internal teams to meet legal needs and lead employee training. • Exercise independent judgment within assigned responsibilities. • Utilize AI‑enabled tools responsibly for contract review, summarization, and drafting.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸contract review
• ▸risk management
• ▸legal research
• ▸dispute management
• ▸ai tools
• ▸employee training

What You Bring

• Hold a JD from an ABA‑approved law school and be licensed to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction (Arizona preferred or obtainable within 6 months). • Possess 5‑8 years of experience as senior corporate counsel with a construction law background. • Demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to work with minimal oversight. • Travel as needed and proficiently use Microsoft Office Suite. • Physical: occasional stooping, kneeling, bending; frequent lifting, handling objects; regular use of telephone, computer, email; ability to sit, stand, walk for the duration of a shift.

Requirements

• ▸jd
• ▸bar license
• ▸construction law
• ▸5-8 years
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸communication

Benefits

Sundt is a 100% employee‑owned contractor that values a culture of ownership, skill, grit, and purpose. Employees are encouraged to grow personally and professionally through training, incentive programs, and a focus on long‑term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee‑owners. Competitive compensation includes a market‑competitive salary paid weekly, bonus eligibility, an employee stock ownership plan and 401(k), comprehensive health coverage from day one, flexible time off, and a suite of wellness, assistance, and educational benefits. • Benefits: market‑competitive salary paid weekly, bonus eligibility, employee stock ownership plan & 401(k), health coverage from day one, flexible time off, medical/health‑savings & wellness credits, FSAs, employee assistance and wellness programs, mental health program, life and disability insurance, employee‑owner perks, educational assistance, and Sundt Foundation charitable program.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time