Staff Attorney

Build What Matters. Create What’s Next.

Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.

At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference.

Join us and benefit from:

• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
• A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

We’re hiring across all departments. Discover your future with us.      

www.hoffmancorp.com/careers.

Job Summary: The Staff Attorney will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and performance of the Hoffman Risk Management department. They will report to the General Counsel and support In-House Associate General Counsel with contract-related needs and some claim handing of Hoffman Construction and its affiliates. The Staff Attorney will drive issue resolution, noting system improvement opportunities throughout while maintaining a desire to learn the “why” behind the current structure and established processes. 

Essential Responsibilities:

Contract Management 

• Review proposed client contracts, identifying deviations from the company’s standards.
• Assist in codifying Contracting Standards.
• Prepare detailed abstracts summarizing key notice and other provisions in client contracts.
• Track and update client contracts to support project management contract administration.
• Support the review, negotiation, and administration of contracts, including construction contracts, vendor contracts, subcontractor agreements, and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, monitor contract performance, and assist with the management of any contract disputes. 

Risk Management

• Identify relevant industry regulations, precedents, and best practices as they pertain to company legal documents, contracts, and agreements. 
• Ensure documents, contracts, and agreements are accurate, enforceable, and protect the company’s interests. 
• Perform data analysis to proactively support claims identification and management to mitigate potential legal risk. 
• Support e-discovery and other litigation-related discovery activities.

Advisory 

• Assist with training, especially with respect to subcontracting.
• Collaborate with construction project teams in contract and subcontract administration.

Qualifications:

Professional Experience and Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to a state bar and in good standing to obtain in-house admission/certification.
• Ability to obtain admission to the Oregon state bar
• At least three (3+) years of working experience in construction law or a related field at a law firm preferred.

Position Related Competencies 

• Action Oriented – Readily takes appropriate action, seizes new opportunities, and will take on new tasks and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm. 
• Communicates Effectively – The ability to develop and deliver clear, audience-appropriate written and oral communications, across all levels, functions, and demographics.
• Actively and attentively listens to others, encouraging collaboration, and building relationships through respectful communication.
• Interpersonal Savvy – Relates and builds rapport with diverse groups of people, always acting with diplomacy and tact. 
• Instills Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, authenticity, and by following throu