Assistant General Counsel, Claims & Litigation

careers-kleinfelder; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking an Assistant General Counsel (Claims & Litigation) to serve as the lead attorney for managing claims, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution. You will work closely with executive leadership, operations, insurance, risk management, and outside counsel to proactively manage legal risk and minimize exposure.

The role includes developing strategies, supervising outside counsel, and providing legal support for commercial contracting, including review,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school and active membership in any state bar.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in construction law with significant responsibility for managing complex litigation and claims.
• Experience managing outside counsel and significant litigation budgets.
• Experience within the engineering, architecture, environmental consulting, or construction industries is highly desirable.
• Post-offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including pre-litigation risk assessment, development of case strategy, and oversight and management of outside counsel.
• Conduct early case assessments and establish reserves in coordination with Finance and Operations.
• Prepare periodic claims and litigation reports for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Manage discovery, litigation holds, and document preservation and production efforts.
• Develop and maintain standardized litigation management procedures and reporting protocols.
• Ensure timely reporting of all claims to insurers.
• Collaborate with the General Counsel regarding insurance renewals, broker relationships, and insurer communications.
• Participate in claims reviews with insurers and brokers and assist in developing strategies for significant or high-exposure matters.
• Collaborate with project teams and business leaders to assess legal risk and to develop practical, business minded solutions and mitigation strategies.
• Advise project teams regarding claims handling, contractual rights and remedies, change disputes, payment issues, and project risk.
• Work closely with the Company’s Risk Mitigation Director and Insurance Manager to ensure comprehensive and effective risk mitigation and insurance programs.
• Collaborate with Human Resources regarding employment-related disputes and claims.
• Collaborate with and provide legal support to corporate services groups (e.g., safety, finance, IT, and HR).
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including drafting of bylaws, board resolutions and consents.
• Support and assist with all areas of the Company's compliance programs, including privacy, data security, and political contributions.
• Assist with due diligence and provide legal support in connection with mergers and acquisitions.
• Manage responses to subpoenas, government investigations, and regulatory inquiries.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including professional services agreements, master services agreements, subconsultant agreements, teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, confidentiality agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Develop and deliver training programs related to risk management and claims prevention.
• Support the General Counsel as needed and perform such additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organization

Time management

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking an Assistant General Counsel (Claims & Litigation) to serve as the lead attorney for managing claims, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution. You will work closely with executive leadership, operations, insurance, risk management, and outside counsel to proactively manage legal risk and minimize exposure.

The role includes developing strategies, supervising outside counsel, and providing legal support for commercial contracting, including review,