Corporate Counsel

Catamount Constructors; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Job summary

Catamount Constructors, a 100% employee-owned general contractor with a national reach, seeks a Corporate Counsel to support its operations. The role focuses on drafting, negotiating prime contracts, MSAs/PSAs, dispute resolution, and day-to-day legal advisory services for executives and regional teams.

You will lead contract lifecycle management, advise on risk and compliance, assist with corporate transactions, and help standardize practices while building trusted relationships across the

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state; Colorado preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience; construction/AE&C experience preferred.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts (AIA, ConsensusDocs).
• Familiarity with corporate governance and HR/employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, redline, and negotiate prime contracts with project owners (AIA, ConsensusDocs, custom).
• Manage contract lifecycle from draft to execution and fulfillment; advise on terms and risk.
• Negotiate MSAs, PSAs, and purchase orders; review scope-of-work provisions and flow-downs.
• Handle disputes, including settlements and coordination with outside counsel.
• Advise executives on risk, compliance, and day-to-day legal matters; support corporate transactions.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Ethics/compliance awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Build What Matters. Build Your Future.

Catamount builds thespacescommunities depend on every day. From distribution centers that keep goods moving and medical facilities that provide critical care, to housing, restaurants, and fire stations serving local neighborhoods, our work supports real life. As a best-in-class, 100% employee-owned general contractor with a national reach, we complete projects across diverse markets and regions.This diversity empowers us, keeps our teams moving forward, and creates long-term opportunities for the people shaping our company.

Why choose Catamount?

We’refinancially stable, growing, and built for the long haul. Our extensive national backlog and diverse project types provide stability, momentum, and opportunities. At Catamount, careers advance. Employee-owners can grow, move between project types and markets, and build long-term careers without starting over. Teams are carefully staffed, work-life balance is prioritized, andourpeople are seen as long-term assets.

Diverse work. Real stability. Shared success.

Position Overview

The Corporate Counsel role reports to Catamount’s Counsel and provides legal support across Catamount’s operations, with a primary focus on contract drafting, negotiation, dispute resolution, and day-to-day legal advisory services. The Corporate Counsel will provide support to Counsel’s role as a key partner to executive leadership and regional teams to reduce enterprise risk, manage claims and compliance, standardize legal practices, and provide practical guidance that enables leaders to focus on project acquisition, project execution, and people development. The role emphasizes strong judgment, contract expertise, and the ability to navigate complex construction-related legal matters while building trusted relationships across the organization.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Upstream Contract Management (Prime Contracts)
  • Draft, review, redline, and negotiate prime contracts with project owners, including a variety of AIA contracts, ConsensusDocs contracts, and custom agreements.
  • Manage the full contract lifecycle from initial draft through execution and fulfillment, coordinating with business leadership and project teams on deal terms, risk allocation, and enforcement.
  • Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk provisions, indemnity clauses, insurance requirements, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution practices.
  • Assist Counsel in maintaining Catamount’s standard contract templates and playbooks to reflect current legal standards, lessons learned, and company risk tolerance.
• Downstream Contract Management (MSAs, PSAs, and Purchase Orders)
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage the subcontract lifecycle, from negotiating terms/modifications through operational application execution and fulfillment, coordinating with business leadership and project teams on deal terms, risk allocation, and enforcement.
  • Negotiate Master Subcontract Agreements (MSA) and Work Authorizations with subcontractor trade partners.
  • Support negotiation and review of Professional Services Agreements (PSA) with architects, engineers, surveyors, and other consultants.
  • Review and advise on purchase orders and direct material procurement agreement as needed.
  • Counsel project teams on scope-of-work provisions, work authorization terms, flow-down requirements, and subcontractor obligations.
• Dispute Resolution and Litigation Management
  • Manage and resolve contract disputes with subcontractors, owners, and other project stakeholders, including negotiation of settlements and enforcement of contractual remedies.
  • Handle litigation matters (where licensed), including complaints, answers, motions, discovery, depositions, and trial support where appropriate.
  • Hire, direct, and oversee outside counsel on matters in jurisdictions or matters requiring external support.
  • Coordinate with insurance carriers, counsel, and consultants on insured claims, including construction defect matters and HR/personnel matters.
  • Manage document production and preservation efforts related to active disputes and litigation.
• Legal Advisory and Business Support
  • Serve as a day-to-day resource for executive leadership, corporate departments, business units, and project teams on contract interpretation, risk, and operational issues.
  • Provide legal counsel to executive leadership and the People Team on employment-related matters, including complaints, investigations, and employment related issues.
  • Create and deliver training to leadership teams and operational personnel regarding legal and legal-adjacent topics applicable to their work.
  • Review and advise on commercial agreements such as office leases, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
  • Assist with corporate transactions and strategic initiatives as they arise, including joint ventures, teaming agreements, intellectual property, and M&A activities.

Skills & Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required.
• Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state required (Colorado, Texas, and/or Georgia strongly preferred); must be willing and able to obtain Colorado licensure (and potentially others) through reciprocity or examination.
• At least 8 years of relevant legal experience with track record of increased responsibility; construction or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry experience strongly preferred.
• Litigation experience required, including direct representation or substantive management of outside counsel.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts (e.g., AIA, ConsensusDocs, and custom owner and subcontractor agreements).
• Familiarity with corporate governance and HR/employment matters preferred.
• Strong ethical foundation, including familiarity with application of anti-kickback statutes.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and written communication skills.

Salary Range

$155,000 - $180,000 USD

WhyYou’llLove Working Here

• A culture that develops leaders. Grow alongside experienced mentors in an environment rooted in accountability, trust, and shared success.

• Work that builds careers.With projects spanning multiple markets,you’llhave opportunities to grow, specialize, and evolve as your career goals take shape.

• 100%employee-owned. OurEmployee Stock Ownership Plan(ESOP)aligns our employee‑owners with our mission. When Catamount succeeds, employee‑ownerssharethat success.

• Benefits that support everyday life. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program(EAP); a 401(k); an ESOP; a generousVacationFlexprogram; paid sick time; and optional programs such as pet insurance and AFLAC accident, critical illness, and hospital policies.

Please refer to the Summary Plan Descriptions for eligibility requirements andadditionaldetails.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:

Catamount Constructors, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.