Corporate Counsel

Evans General Contractors; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans General Contractors, LLC is seeking an attorney with 5–7 years of construction law experience to join our Legal Department at an onsite office. The role focuses on strategic contract negotiation, legal counsel, and risk management across project lifecycles in multiple states.

Ideal candidates will interpret complex contracts, support RFPs, preconstruction to warranty, and collaborate with internal teams and external counsel.

Qualifications

• Requires JD and bar licensure in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5–7 years of construction law and contract negotiation experience.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Ability to interpret and negotiate complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate owner contracts, subcontracts, design agreements, and purchase orders.
• Provide legal support throughout the project lifecycle—from RFP responses and preconstruction to post-construction warranty and claims.
• Advise project teams on legal matters including change orders, claims, notices, and contract administration.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external counsel to resolve legal issues and support business objectives.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions and correspondence.
• Participate in regulatory compliance efforts and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Construction law

Contract negotiation

Legal counsel

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research tools

Contract management software

Job description

Evans General Contractors, LLC is seeking a skilled and motivated attorney with 5–7 years of legal experience to join our Legal Department. This role is critical to supporting the company’s operations and growth through strategic contract negotiation, legal counsel, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction law, with experience interpreting and/or negotiating complex contracts strongly preferred. Familiarity with insurance policy interpretation is a plus. This is an onsite position based in one of our offices located in Alpharetta, GA; Savannah, GA; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC; or Raleigh, NC.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate owner contracts, subcontracts, design agreements, and purchase orders
• Provide legal support throughout the project lifecycle—from RFP responses and preconstruction to post-construction warranty and claims
• Advise project teams on legal matters including change orders, claims, notices, and contract administration
• Collaborate with internal departments and external counsel to resolve legal issues and support business objectives
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions and correspondence
• Participate in regulatory compliance efforts and risk mitigation strategies

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 5–7 years of experience in construction law and contract negotiation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across department
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new legal tech tools

Evans General Contractors, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.