Corporate Counsel at Clark Builders in Remote

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and risk assessments across a broad range of legal matters related to contracts/construction law.
• Advise business partners on legal, contractual and risk matters impacting their areas of responsibility.
• Analyze and summarize legal documents and complex business transactions and contracts.
• Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems involving the assigned Business Units.
• Conduct and compile research, maintain/update organized legal due diligence documents.
• Review owner contracts and support Business Unit leaders in the bidding/negotiation process.
• Review routine project-related agreements (e.g. BIM releases, crane swing agreements, title company deliverables, lender consents.).
• Analyze change orders and waivers/releases prepared by others for legal risks.
• Partner with lead counsel in the management and resolution of contested matters.
• Manage litigation and corporate disclosures for RFQ/RFP responses.
• Partner with the Corporate Secretary regarding authorizing resolutions to accompany bids.
• Maintain and utilize best practices with respect to contract terms.
• Deliver legal training to the Business Units on a variety of legal topics, including project specific requirements and ethics/compliance.
• Develop and provide input to capture market trends and continuously improve processes.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Exercises independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and initiate corrective action.
• Self-starter, with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deliver high quality work on tight deadlines.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and applicable legislation affecting the operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• JD degree with a valid law license.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with an emphasis on construction law, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Experience negotiating common forms of construction agreements, including those produced by CCDC.
• Adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision while working in complex and changing environment.
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities with emphasis on problem solving and negotiation, with ability to explain complex legal concepts to employees and staff at all levels.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite, and various legal case management systems.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contracts and insurance documents.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff at all levels, both internal and external.
• Ability to travel