Chief Legal Officer

Gurr Brothers Construction; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

National Flood Pros LLC is seeking a Chief Legal Officer to lead the legal affairs for the company and its affiliates nationwide, advising the CEO and executive team on risk and overseeing contracts, governance, and compliance across reconstruction, restoration, packout, and abatement services.

The role requires a J.D., bar admission, extensive in-house leadership experience, and familiarity with construction or insurance sectors, including multi-state practice and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active law license in at least one state; Texas or Arizona eligible for in-house registration.
• 10+ years of legal experience; in-house leadership preferred.
• Experience in construction, restoration, insurance, or multi-location services preferred.
• Multi-state and multi-entity legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise CEO, executive team, and Board on legal risk.
• Draft, negotiate, and approve customer, insurer/TPA, vendor, subcontractor, and lease agreements.
• Direct construction and restoration legal matters, including licensing, liens, payment disputes, and warranty claims.
• Manage litigation, claims, and outside counsel.
• Oversee governance, entity management, and multi-state foreign qualifications.
• Provide legal oversight of OSHA, EPA, abatement, and state licensing compliance.
• Lead legal work on acquisitions, financings, and other transactions.
• Advise HR on employment law matters and agency charges.
• Manage the Legal department budget and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Litigation management

Written communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Full-time

Description

Chief Legal Officer

The Chief Legal Officer leads legal affairs for National Flood Pros LLC and its affiliated entities nationwide. The CLO advises the CEO and executive team on legal risk and oversees contracts, litigation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance for the reconstruction, restoration, packout, and abatement service lines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as chief legal advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board.
• Draft, negotiate, and approve customer, insurer/TPA, vendor, subcontractor, and lease agreements.
• Direct construction and restoration legal matters, including contractor licensing, mechanics' liens, payment disputes, and warranty claims.
• Manage litigation, claims, and outside counsel.
• Oversee corporate governance, entity management, and multi-state foreign qualifications.
• Provide legal oversight of OSHA, EPA, abatement, and state licensing compliance.
• Lead legal work on acquisitions, financings, and other transactions.
• Advise Human Resources on employment law matters and agency charges.
• Manage the Legal department budget and staff.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active law license in good standing in at least one U.S. state; licensed in Texas or Arizona eligible for in-house counsel registration.
• 10+ years of legal experience preferred, including in-house leadership.
• Experience in construction, restoration, insurance, or multi-location services industry preferred.
• Multi-state and multi-entity legal experience.
• Knowledge of construction law, contracts, litigation management, and corporate governance.
• Strong written and verbal communication with non-lawyer executives.
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to travel as needed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

National Flood Pros LLC and its affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Employment is at will.