Sr. Corporate Counsel

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 Assistant General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Provide management with business-focused legal advice and information regarding contract/execution risks and risk management strategies.
3. Provide legal counsel and advice to company personnel on a broad range of legal topics including construction law, compliance, employment, labor relations, liens and other relevant law.
4. Conduct complex legal research, guide the investigation of claims and defenses; develop oral and written advice and present recommendations to management.
5. Work with in-house and outside counsel to establish dispute-related strategies and budgets. Manage and direct outside counsel in the handling and resolution of disputes. Attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trials and hearings as necessary.
6. 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.
7. Work extensively with internal teams to meet their legal needs.
8. Lead training of company personnel.
9. Support other activities of the legal department as required.
10. Exercise sound, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Juris Doctorate required from an ABA approved institution.
2. Currently licensed, admitted to practice and in good standing in any US jurisdiction (Arizona preferred or ability to be admitted in Arizona within six (6) months).
3. Sr. Corporate Counsel requires 5-8 years experience practicing as an attorney at a Law Firm or within a corporate law department.
4. Construction law experience required.
5. Excellent communication skills required.
6. Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight.
7. Ability to travel as needed.
8. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
9. Demonstrated understanding of responsible use of AI-enabled tools in legal practice; experience in using such tools for contract review, summarization and drafting.

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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As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

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