Sundt Construction Inc

Sr. Corporate Counsel

Sundt Construction Inc • $110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years' experience practicing as an attorney with a focus on construction law
  • Currently admitted or eligible for admission in Arizona
  • Juris Doctorate from ABA-approved institution
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Attend mediations, arbitrations, trials, and hearings as required.
  • Conduct complex legal research and present recommendations to management.
  • Evaluate construction defect disputes and negotiate resolutions with stakeholders.
  • Exercise independent judgment in legal matters.
  • Lead training sessions for company personnel on legal issues.
  • Provide legal counsel across various topics, emphasizing construction law.
  • Review contracts and assist in negotiations regarding legal agreements.

Benefits

  • Market competitive salary paid weekly
  • Bonus eligibility based on performance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
  • Comprehensive health coverage starting on the first day
  • Flexible Time Off policy
  • Wellness credits and accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program available
  • Support for education through assistance programs
  • Engagement in charitable initiatives via Sundt Foundation
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary

Support the corporation with respect to its legal and business operations including reviewing contracts, providing general legal advice, administration of claims and other legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

1. Attend mediations, arbitrations, trials and hearings as necessary.
2. Conduct complex legal research, guide the investigation of claims and defenses; develop oral and written advice and present recommendations to management.
3. Evaluate and provide advice to company personnel with respect to construction defect and payment disputes; negotiate with owners, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve such disputes.
4. Exercise sound, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
5. Lead training of company personnel.
6. Provide legal counsel and advice to company personnel on a broad range of legal topics including construction law, disputes, compliance, employment, labor relations, liens and other relevant law.
7. Provides management with legal advice and information regarding contract/execution risks and risk management strategies.
8. Review contracts and advise company personnel with respect to contract issues and contract administration. As appropriate participate in contract negotiations with respect to prime contract, subcontract and supplier matters.
9. Support other activities of the legal department as required.
10. Work extensively with internal teams with respect to their legal needs.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight
2. Ability to travel as needed
3. Currently admitted (or capable of being admitted within six (6) months) as an attorney in Arizona and in good standing
4. Excellent communication skills required
5. Juris Doctorate required from an ABA approved institution
6. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs
7. Sr. Corporate Counsel requires 5-8 years' experience practicing as an attorney at a Law Firm or within a corporate law department. Construction law experience required

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis

4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
5. Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis
6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Non-Safety Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

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Benefit list:

  • Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
  • Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
  • Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Workplace Wellness Programs
  • Mental Health Program
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee-Owner Perks
  • Educational Assistance
  • Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program


NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS Sundt Construction's Talent Acquisition team is the only authorized department to engage with and execute agreements on behalf of the company with external search firms, staffing agencies, and other third-party recruiting partners. Sundt Construction does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions. We will only consider candidates submitted by agencies that have a fully executed agreement with Sundt Construction on file prior to the candidate's submission.

Any candidate submitted without an active, fully executed agreement will not be considered a qualified referral, and Sundt Construction assumes no obligation to pay any placement or recruiting fees. Additionally, any unsolicited resumes submitted to any Sundt Construction employee-including hiring managers or other personnel-will be deemed the property of Sundt Construction without any obligation to the submitting agency.

About Sundt Construction Inc

Sundt Construction Inc. is a construction company based in Tempe, Arizona. The company was founded in 1890 and has a long history of building some of the most iconic structures in the United States. Sundt Construction specializes in building large-scale projects such as airports, hospitals, and bridges. The company has a reputation for delivering high-quality work on time and within budget. Sundt Construction is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of green building practices in its projects. The company has won numerous awards for its work and is considered one of the top construction companies in the United States.
Learn more about Sundt Construction Inc
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$1 billion
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