Construction Counsel & Project Risk Strategist

Larson Maddox; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a construction-focused attorney to serve as a strategic legal advisor supporting project teams, business leaders, and operational stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle. This role combines commercial contracting, risk management, claims resolution, and legal counseling within project-driven environments.

You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes, mitigate legal and commercial risk, and provide

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school is required.
• Active bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience in construction or project-based environments.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting construction and commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with EPC, design-build, subcontractor, and professional services contracts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to operations, engineering, project management, and executive leadership teams.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret construction and commercial agreements including EPC and design-build contracts.
• Support projects from proposal through execution and closeout.
• Identify risks in RFPs and advise on contract and operational implications.
• Assist in change orders, project execution issues, and contract compliance.
• Manage disputes, delay claims, and other project-related claims with outside counsel as needed.
• Collaborate with risk management and insurance teams to mitigate project risk.
• Provide practical business-focused legal guidance on complex construction matters.
• Deliver contract, compliance, ethics, and legal training for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk management

Legal advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Project-based experience

Communication skills

EPC contracts

Design-build

Litigation management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Larson Maddox is seeking a construction-focused attorney to serve as a strategic legal advisor supporting project teams, business leaders, and operational stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle. This role combines commercial contracting, risk management, claims resolution, and legal counseling within project-driven environments.

You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes, mitigate legal and commercial risk, and provide