Associate General Counsel

Job Description

Job Title: Associate General Counsel   

Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt                       

Reports To: General Counsel

Date Approved:     05/12/2025

Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate General Counsel with 1–2 years of experience to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a foundational background in transactional law, corporate compliance, and construction law, with working knowledge of subcontractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and construction licensing specifically within the telecommunications infrastructure industry. This role is ideal for a junior attorney seeking to deepen their in-house legal experience in a fast-paced, construction-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents, including subcontractor agreements, service agreements, vendor contracts, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Provide legal counsel on matters involving construction law, including project documentation, lien laws, risk allocation, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in maintaining corporate compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including monitoring changes in regulations affecting the construction industry.
• Advise internal stakeholders on the enforcement and drafting of non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements.
• Support licensing and registration activities across multiple jurisdictions for construction operations.
• Collaborate with external counsel on litigation and regulatory issues as needed.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on relevant legal topics.
• Help develop and implement internal legal policies, contract templates, and compliance procedures.
• Ensure confidentiality and sensitivity of data when handling contract records and information.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Office applications, Adobe, SharePoint, and data analysis tools such as Projects or Vizio. Experience with DOCK 365 is preferred.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments such as operations, risk, and human resources to ensure seamless communication and process compliance.
• Stay current with industry practices, public and private contract processes, and legal department procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of subcontractor agreements, construction-related regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
• Familiarity with employment restrictive covenants (e.g., non-competes, non-solicitation clauses).
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication an