Senior Legal Counsel

PRIMORIS USA • $120K — $150K *
Denver, CO 80219In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
  • 5-10 years of relevant legal experience
  • State bar admission required
  • Commitment to ethical practices and compliance with laws
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Adaptability and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Review and negotiate EPC and related agreements
  • Prepare and review legal documents promptly
  • Stay updated on relevant legislation and court rulings
  • Advise on construction law and related disputes
  • Guide procurement matters for various construction projects
  • Assist in third-party disputes and negotiations
  • Conduct legal research across multiple jurisdictions
  • Prepare reports summarizing research and legal opinions
  • Assist project teams with insurance coverage for claims
  • Manage outside counsel in litigation processes
  • Support alternative dispute resolution preparations
  • Provide general legal advice to employees

Benefits

  • 401k with employer match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Stock purchase plan
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced, motivated attorney with exceptional drafting, negotiation and communication skills. The Attorney will focus will be on drafting, redlining and negotiating large EPC agreements and related exhibits.

To succeed in this position, you should be knowledgeable, proactive and comfortable in a fast-paced environment You should also be an excellent communicator, negotiator, and problem solver.

Responsibilities:
  • Review, modify, and create and negotiate construction and engineering contracts (including large scale EPC), government contracts, subcontract and purchasing agreements that appropriately balance risk for the companies.
  • Preparing and reviewing legal documents, such as notices, demands, settlements and other miscellaneous documents, accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Staying informed about current legislation and court rulings, especially concerning legal specialties.
  • Provide legal advice in all aspects of construction law, as well as ancillary legal areas applicable in the construction industry, such as disputes related to contract, delay, payment, construction defect, damages, liens, injuries, litigation, and insurance matters, among others.
  • Provide advice on procurement matters related to public and private works construction projects in a variety of industries, procurement types and delivery methods.
  • Assist operations in disputes involving third parties, owners, vendors, subcontractors and consultants.
  • Conduct moderate to complex legal research on a variety of topics in multiple states that relate to the business.
  • Draft memoranda, correspondence, and reports summarizing research findings and offer opinions regarding liability, risk transfer and exposure.
  • Assist project teams in understanding and pursuing insurance coverage for construction defect, builder's risk, pollution, design, auto, worker's compensation and property damage claims while working in conjunction with the Risk Management Department.
  • Select and manage outside counsel with all aspects of litigation - assist in response to document requests and discovery responses, review and edit motions, briefs and memoranda from outside counsel; manage outside counsel throughout the pre-litigation and litigation processes.
  • Assist in preparation for and attend alternative dispute resolutions.
  • Provide legal counsel to internal clients by analyzing their situation, defining their needs, and determining a proper legal strategy and course of action on claims, injuries, human resources issues and more.
  • Provide general legal advice to as needed to company employees.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
  • 5-10 or more years of experience similar to that described .
  • Admission to the bar in the state in which you intend to practice.
  • Experience or expertise in a specific branch of law may be preferred.
  • Commitment to abiding by local, state, and federal laws and behaving ethically.
  • Ability to work independently or with a team of attorneys to develop strategies.
  • Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, public speaking skills.
  • Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.
  • Adaptability and attention to detail.


Benefits:
  • 401k w/employer match
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans
  • Paid time off
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Stock purchase plan


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