Swinerton

Senior Corporate Counsel

Swinerton$200K — $220K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Law degree from an accredited institution, licensed in CA, CO, GA, NC, NY, OR, TX, or WA.
  • 6+ years at a law firm or 4+ years of combined law firm and in-house experience.
  • Familiarity with construction law and its processes.
  • Understanding of corporate governance principles.
  • Strong ethical standards and integrity.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic legal and business insight to partner groups.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate complex construction contracts.
  • Draft responses to Requests for Qualifications and Proposals.
  • Represent the company in complex legal discussions with external parties.
  • Oversee and conduct legal discovery processes.
  • Train company personnel on legal matters.
  • Stay updated on legal trends and communicate relevant changes to the team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and individual stock ownership.
  • Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Supportive services like employee assistance programs and financial wellness coaching.
  • Flexibility in voluntary benefits including insurance and assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Compensation Range
$200,000.00 - $220,000.00 Annual Salary

Job Description Summary:
Primary responsibilities of the role include handling a variety of legal work related to the company's core business, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, and other legal documents for corporate use, as well as providing advice to management and project teams on legal rights, obligations and privileges of the corporation. Trusted and strategic partner to other Departments and Operations within the organization.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Provide strategic legal and business advice to the partner operating groups as it relates to given discipline
  • Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including complex construction agreements
  • Draft and review responses to Requests for Qualifications and Proposals
  • Represent the company in meetings with outside parties, including participating in the resolution of highly complex or sensitive legal issues
  • Oversee and perform certain discovery efforts
  • Provide training for company personnel
  • Stay current on legal trends and best practices as it relates to applicable law, and communicate relevant developments as it relates to given discipline
  • Collaborate and manage outside counsel and consultants
  • Perform advanced legal research
  • Oversee non-attorney team members, as assigned
  • Complete other responsibilities, as assigned


MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Law degree from an accredited law school, and member in good standing of any of the following states: CA, CO, GA, NC, NY, OR, TX or WA
  • 6+ years of experience with a law firm or 4+ years of combined experience with a law firm and in-house
  • Knowledge of construction law, construction process, methodology and documents
  • Knowledge of corporate governance principles
  • Possess unquestionable ethics and integrity
  • Superior analytical skills, problem-solving, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills
  • Leadership and management ability
  • Preference of cross-functional collaboration skills and cross-functional understanding of other organizational departments
  • Ability to travel on a regular basis
  • Strong team player and interpersonal skills, and ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals at all levels of an organization
  • Strong sense of accountability, integrity and taking ownership over projects and responsibilities, and resolving issues proactively
  • Reliability, dependability and flexibility
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and to manage multiple demands, priorities, and projects simultaneously


SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:

This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.

About Swinerton

Swinerton is a commercial construction company that provides a wide range of services, including preconstruction, general contracting, and design-build. They work with clients across various industries, including healthcare, education, and hospitality. They are committed to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. They have a strong focus on sustainability and have completed numerous LEED-certified projects. They are also committed to safety and have received numerous safety awards. They have a strong reputation in the industry and have been in business for over 130 years.
Learn more about Swinerton
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1888

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