Corporate Counsel

Haydon is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and established in 1991 on a foundation of grit and long-lasting relationships. The company serves a wide scale of markets with its all-in-one construction solutions including: Building (Commercial), Heavy Civil, Preconstruction, Landscape and Building Information Modeling. Haydon’s unique full-service structure for all major scopes of work enables clients to receive detailed expertise during preconstruction, minimized schedule risk during construction and the best overall value on projects. Haydon offers a full suite of premier modern construction solutions. This includes Earthscapes, a full-service landscaping division, Origin, a modeling and design subsidiary, Desert Infrastructure Services, a manhole rehabilitation services subsidiary, and Omni Electric, an electrical and communication infrastructure construction services company. Whether it’s the roads we drive on or the buildings we work, shop, learn, play and receive care in, Haydon is the one contractor that serves the entire spectrum of the construction industry – and it does so with heart. The company employs quality, passionate people, innovative technology, an open mind and a can-do attitude to construct projects that serve our entire community. For more information, please visit haydon.com.


JOB PURPOSE / POSITION OVERVIEW

The Corporate Counsel provides legal counsel and support across a broad range of business and operational matters while partnering closely with the General Counsel to manage the Company's legal affairs. This position serves as a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders by identifying legal risks, developing practical business solutions, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The Corporate Counsel advises and supports all aspects of the Company's operations, including contract review and negotiation, construction law, claims management, litigation oversight, employment matters, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, policy development, and risk management. Working as a legal generalist, this position collaborates with business leaders to proactively protect the Company's interests while advancing strategic business objectives.

SITE / TEAM OVERVIEW

The Corporate Counsel works closely with the General Counsel and partners with Operations, Project Management, Safety, Human Resources, Finance, Risk Management, and Executive Leadership to identify risks, resolve complex legal issues, and facilitate sound business decisions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Counsel & Business Partnership
• Provide timely legal advice and practical business guidance to management regarding legal rights, obligations, and business risks.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders by balancing legal risk with operational and strategic objectives.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external business partners to facilitate sound legal and business decisions.
• Communicate complex legal concepts in a clear, practical, and business-oriented manner.

Contract Review & Negotiation
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide variety of legal agreements, including owner contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, vendor and service agreements, professional service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, licensing agreements, settlement agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Advise project teams and business leaders on contractual obligations, risk allocation, and contract interpretation throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.
• Develop and maintain contract templates and standard legal language to improve consistency and reduce organizational risk.

Risk Management & Compliance
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry requirements.
• Review and analyze new and existing laws and regulations impacting the construction industry and communicate potential business impacts to leadership.
• Evaluate construction claims and disputes, providing strategic legal recommendations to resolve issues and minimize organizational risk.
• Provide legal guidance regarding workers' compensation, insurance claims, OSHA matters, and other risk management issues in partnership with Safety, and Risk Management

Construction Law & Claims Management
• Support project teams in resolving construction-related legal issues, including contract administration, change order disputes, payment disputes, mechanic's liens, bond claims, construction defect matters, workers' compensation, insurance-related issues, and other project-related claims.
• Provide legal analysis and strategic recommendations regarding construction claims, dispute resolution, a