Construction Legal Associate: Risk & Contract Review

POGUE CONSTRUCTION; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

POGUE CONSTRUCTION seeks a Legal Associate to support the In-House Counsel in managing legal and insurance risks on construction projects. You will assist with contract review, risk transfer analysis, COIs, and regulatory compliance, gaining hands-on experience across the legal lifecycle of projects.

Ideal for a recent law graduate, this role emphasizes building a career in construction law and risk management under supervision, with opportunities to engage across multiple teams and project

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to a state bar (or eligibility to sit for the bar) preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in construction, insurance, or contract risk management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist In-House Counsel with review, drafting, and organization of construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and related agreements.
• Support contractual risk transfer efforts by reviewing indemnification, insurance, and liability provisions and flagging potential exposures for attorney review.
• Track and maintain Certificates of Insurance (COIs) to ensure coverage meets contractual/project requirements.
• Assist with intake, documentation, and tracking of claims, coordinating with project, safety, and legal teams.
• Maintain organized records of contracts, insurance, policies, and related documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research on construction, insurance, and risk-related matters.

Skills

Contract review

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

COI tracking

Risk management

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Education

J.D. (law degree)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

POGUE CONSTRUCTION seeks a Legal Associate to support the In-House Counsel in managing legal and insurance risks on construction projects. You will assist with contract review, risk transfer analysis, COIs, and regulatory compliance, gaining hands-on experience across the legal lifecycle of projects.

Ideal for a recent law graduate, this role emphasizes building a career in construction law and risk management under supervision, with opportunities to engage across multiple teams and project