Associate General Counsel

The Weitz Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join our Legal team in Des Moines, IA. You will partner with the General Counsel to provide practical legal guidance, review contracts, and manage risk across business units, including claims and litigation oversight.

You’ll support due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and complex projects, while coordinating with outside counsel and technology initiatives to improve contract workflows. This role is onsite at our Des Moines office.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and bar in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on company-wide inquiries including contract terms, liens, claims, disputes, and other project issues.
• Negotiate and prepare prime agreements, subcontracts, and other documents.
• Identify and propose solutions to project risks via contract terms.
• Manage and resolve potential claims or litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolutions.
• Educate business units on laws and regulations to ensure compliant practices.
• Coordinate with risk management and insurance on related matters.
• Perform due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, international dealings, or other transactions.
• Evaluate and approve contract modifications or requested exceptions.
• Assist with development of technology for contract review processes.

Skills

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Risk analysis

Initiative

AI familiarity

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Weitz Company is hiring an Associate General Counsel to join our Legal team. The Associate General Counsel provides practical legal advice in partnership with the General Counsel, identifies and minimizes risk through contract review and negotiations, and partners with business units on ongoing matters. The role oversees group claims and litigation to ensure legal compliance.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and improves.

What You’ll Do

• Provide legal support on company-wide inquiries including contract terms, liens, claims, disputes, and other legal or project issues
• Negotiate and prepare prime agreements, subcontracts, and other documents
• Propose acceptable solutions to project risks via contract terms
• Manage and resolve potential claims or claims via litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution proceedings
• Identify and manage company risks
• Select, hire, and manage outside counsel and consultants for claims and litigation, settlement recommendations, and input on selected matters
• Educate business units on appropriate laws, regulations and rules to ensure business practices are within guidelines
• Partner with risk management and insurance team regarding related litigation, claim reserves, reports, and processes/procedures
• Perform due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, international dealings, or other transactions
• Evaluate and approve contract modifications or requested exceptions
• Ensure claims are timely and fairly resolved in a favorable manner
• Stay abreast of upcoming and current municipal, state, or federal laws and regulations that may impact business operations or other areas of the company
• Assist with the development and buildout of technology used for the contract review process to ensure a best-in-class approach

What We’re Looking For

• Experience:
  • 8+ years of experience practicing law with a corporation or outside firm
  • Some trial experience is highly preferred
  • Experience in engineering, construction, or general corporate strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of construction law is beneficial
  • A bachelor’s and Juris Doctorate degree is required, in addition to passing a state Bar Exam and being in good standing to practice law with one or more state Supreme Court
• Skills:
  • High level of confidentiality and discretion
  • Ability to build relationships across the organization, with clients, and the community
  • Strong business acumen and negotiation skills
  • Flexible and able to adapt to meet business needs
  • Ability to solve problems and think critically
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Risk analysis and sound decision making skills
  • High level of initiative and tact
  • Comfortable working with artificial intelligence (AI) to create efficiency and consistency, while maintaining a human component to ensure accuracy and excellent customer service
• Technology:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn additional specific job-related software upon hire
• Additional Requirements:
  • Must be comfortable working across our various business units which include commercial, mission critical (data center), industrial, federal, and aviation construction
  • Must be able to work onsite in our Des Moines, IA office 5 days per week
  • Ability to travel to project sites and offices across the country as needed

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with tax-advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.