Legal Counsel (Claims)

Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience
  • Experience in construction law, either in-house or at a large firm
  • Familiarity with standard Owner contracts and subcontracts
  • First- and second-chair trial and arbitration experience preferred
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with legal team to manage pre-claim disputes and litigated claims
  • Partner with business leaders to align claims resolution with business objectives
  • Implement best practices in claims management and litigation
  • Work with Safety, HR, and Finance teams to identify and mitigate risks
  • Manage outside counsel and insurance partners
  • Present reports on claims-related data
  • Stay informed on relevant laws and industry trends

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Traditional and Roth 401k options
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates
  • Scholarship for associates' children
  • Paid sabbatical and travel fund after 5 years
  • Paid volunteer leave annually
  • 100% charitable match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous maternity leave policy
Full Job Description
We are looking for a service-oriented Attorney to join our team in our Downers Grove, IL office. The Legal Counsel (Claims) is primarily responsible for analyzing and helping resolve pre-litigation disputes, overseeing litigated and arbitrated claims, and partnering with senior attorneys and business leaders on claims handling and risk management strategies. This position also requires 10-15% transactional work primarily negotiating owner and subcontractor agreements. A Day in the Life: • Collaborate with other members of the legal team located in our offices across the U.S. to address pre-claim disputes and manage litigated and arbitrated claims, including payment disputes, mechanic's liens, safety incidents, subcontractor performance and licensing issues, and day-to-day project management issues. • Partner with senior attorneys, project managers, and business leaders to understand business objectives in addressing and resolving claims. • Implement enterprise-wide claims management and litigation best practices. • Collaborate with members of the Safety, HR, and Finance teams to identify business risks and strategies for mitigation. • Manage outside counsel and collaborate with insurance industry partners. • Manage and present substantive reports on claims-related data. • Remain informed of new laws, regulations, judicial opinions, and industry trends affecting the enterprise. • Multi-task in a deadline-driven environment. Necessary Qualifications: • Licensed attorney with 5-plus years of litigation experience. • Experience in a construction organization, construction-focused law firm, or large law firm preferred, including substantive familiarity with standard Owner contracts, subcontracts, and mechanic's lien processes. • First- and second-chair trial and arbitration experience preferred. • Strong oral and written communication skills, strategic and business acumen, and conflict resolution skills. • Flexible, with effective and timely communication skills. What We Can Offer You: We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world. • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • Traditional and Roth 401k • Tuition reimbursement for associates • Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year • 100% charitable match • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage • 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

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