Construction Claims Counsel & Risk Strategist

ARCO; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

Equity/ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical program

Volunteer leave

Charitable matching

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO, a leading design-build firm, seeks an experienced Attorney (Senior Counsel - Claims) to join our team. The role focuses on analyzing and resolving pre-litigation disputes, overseeing litigated and arbitrated claims, and negotiating owner and subcontractor agreements, with 10-15% transactional work.

You will collaborate with the national legal team, business leaders, and outside counsel to drive risk management strategies and effective claims handling.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience in a construction organization, construction-focused law firm, or large law firm preferred, including familiarity with standard Owner contracts, subcontracts, and mechanic’s lien processes.
• First- and second-chair trial and arbitration experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, strategic and business acumen, and conflict resolution skills.
• Flexible, with effective and timely communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with legal team across the U.S. to address pre-claim disputes and manage litigated and arbitrated claims.
• Partner with senior attorneys, project managers, and business leaders to understand business objectives in addressing claims.
• Implement enterprise-wide claims management and litigation best practices.
• Collaborate with Safety, HR, and Finance teams to identify business risks and mitigation strategies.
• Manage outside counsel and collaborate with insurance industry partners.
• Manage and present substantive reports on claims-related data.
• Remain informed of new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the enterprise.
• Multi-task in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Contract law

Oral communication

Written communication

Conflict resolution

Business acumen

Flexibility

Job description

ARCO, a leading design-build firm, seeks an experienced Attorney (Senior Counsel - Claims) to join our team. The role focuses on analyzing and resolving pre-litigation disputes, overseeing litigated and arbitrated claims, and negotiating owner and subcontractor agreements, with 10-15% transactional work.

You will collaborate with the national legal team, business leaders, and outside counsel to drive risk management strategies and effective claims handling.