Corporate Counsel

Leadline Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans General Contractors, LLC is seeking a skilled attorney with 5–7 years of legal experience to join our Legal Department in an onsite Dallas, TX office. The role focuses on strategic contract negotiation, legal counsel, and risk management for construction projects.

Ideal candidates will have a strong construction-law background and experience interpreting and negotiating complex contracts; insurance policy interpretation is a plus. Relocation assistance is not specified.

Qualifications

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

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

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Important written/verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Learning new legal tech tools

Education

Juris Doctorate

ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal tech tools

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.

Evans General Contractors, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Recruitment Firms/ Staffing Agencies

Recruitment Firms/ Staffing Agencies: Evans General Contractors, LLC (Evans) does not accept unsolicited resumes from Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies. All unsolicited resumes submitted to any Evans employee, including Hiring Managers, will be treated as the property of Evans and no referral fee will be paid unless there is a previously executed agreement between the Recruitment Firm/Staffing Agency and Evans. Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies interested in submitting a candidate for review should contact Evans’ Human Resources Department.

Requirements

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