Junior Corporate Counsel

Job Description

Job Title: Junior Corporate Counsel 

Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt                       

Reports To: General Counsel

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 and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong understanding of office procedures, compliance requirements, and records management.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe, SharePoint, and experience with workflow or data analysis tools like Microsoft Projects or Visio.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with DOCK 365 contract management software is preferred.

Required Education and Experience: 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in any state in the United States
• 1–2 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a focus on transactional, corporate, or construction law (in-house or law firm experience).
• Experience working in or with the construction industry preferred
• Knowledge of multistate contractor licensing and regulatory frameworks preferred
• Prior in-house legal experience or secondment with a corporate legal department pr