Associate Counsel - Subcontract Operations

Sky Mavis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Sky Mavis is seeking an Associate Counsel to support subcontract operations and procurement. The role demands strong construction law experience, assisting with contract negotiations, compliance, and dispute resolutions.

The ideal candidate is a proactive team player who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a rich benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans, along with a discretionary annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in negotiating subcontracts and procurement contracts.
• Understanding of purchase order processes and related contract matters.
• Ability to assist with disputes and compliance-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate subcontracts, purchase orders, and related contracts.
• Assist with claims, drafting notices, and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with subcontract terms and manage disputes.

Skills

Construction law experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Familiarity with construction industry

Tools

AIA software knowledge

Job description

The Role We Want You For

Associate counsel dedicated to advising and supporting multi-billion dollar Subcontract Operations/Procurement & Purchase Order Operations for Clayco and its subsidiaries, having experience and knowledge of construction law, subcontracts, construction equipment and material procurement, purchase order processes and general procurement related contract matters, including negotiation of subcontracts, purchase order terms and conditions, assistance with resolution of subcontract and procurement related claims and disputes, and related matters.

The ideal candidate for this position is a team player with construction law experience, proactive, a strong work ethic, willingness to learn and support company processes and procedures, exceptional problem‑solving skills and is comfortable working in a fast‑paced and dynamic workplace.

The Specifics of the Role

• Reviewing, negotiating and advising business teams on subcontracts, purchase orders and related contracts, including:
  • Material subcontract and supplier contracts warranties, terms and conditions
  • Vendor and service contracts warranties, terms and conditions
  • Required flow down of obligations under related prime contracts and/or subcontracts
  • Experience and familiarity with construction prime contracts and flow down of obligations to material suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Reviewing and negotiating ancillary contracts:
  • Credit application terms and conditions
  • Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
• Assisting with any subcontract and/or purchase order related claims, meet with project teams and assist with drafting and issuance of notices and related claims investigations, assisting with processing and resolution of disputes, mediations, and / or litigation, including collecting documents, organizing team response to such matters and reviewing and responding to third party subpoena’s and discovery requests.
  • Assisting with subcontract compliance related matters as needed.

Requirements

• Construction law experience
• Familiarity with construction and/or design industry
• General understanding of subcontracts, purchase orders, and procurement contracts, including material and equipment supplier contracts
• Knowledge of process design, a plus
• Knowledge of AIA software and contract forms a plus
• Motivated, proactive, hardworking, team player with strong collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.