Corporate Counsel

Kraemer North America

Plain (WI)

On-site

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A Midwest construction firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to manage litigation, draft contracts, and ensure compliance in Plain, WI. This full-time position values legal expertise and construction industry experience. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, contributing to a stable work environment focused on growth and support.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of related experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
Construction industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage litigation strategy and trial practice.
Draft and review various contracts.
Ensure legal compliance in operations.

Skills

Legal compliance

Litigation management

Contract drafting

Communication skills

Labor relations

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Kraemer North America is currently looking for an experienced Corporate Counsel to join our team in our Plain, WI location. The Corporate Counsel advises management in legal compliance, litigation matters, risk management, and employment-related issues involving the company and its subsidiaries. Acts in a proactive manner in developing and recommending policies and procedures for company operations. Provides counsel and legal guidance to the senior management team as needed. Reports to the Vice President/Business Group Manager and to the President and Chief Executive Officer upon request.

We value our people. We work safely. We deliver quality and stand by our commitments.

We’re proud to offer a stable and challenging work environment that supports personal and professional growth. As a family-centered company, Kraemer is committed to delivering technical, innovative, and complete solutions for challenging highway and bridge construction projects. We recognize that our people are our greatest strength, and we’re proud to employ some of the most talented professionals in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of litigation, including strategy setting, discovery, motion practice, trial practice, communication with outside counsel and consultants, etc.
Monitor, ensure and address legal compliance, including employment-related issues
Draft and review contracts, including but not limited to prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, joint venture agreements, teaming agreements, and non-disclosure agreements
Interact with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, etc., regarding legal issues
Support Risk Management and Safety Departments
Support Union CBA negotiations and manage labor agreements
Conduct legal research as needed
Draft and review company policies, procedures, and plans
Assist HR as needed with employment and benefits matters, ethics matters, drug testing policy enforcement, etc.
Assist in preparing and performing training presentations
Develop, recommend, and implement strategies and prepare necessary documents for land use matters, including zoning, permitting, leasing of property, as well as purchase and sale of property
Interact with Safety and Regional personnel on OSHA and MSHA compliance issues
Participate and assist EEO Officer and Human Resources Manager in investigating and resolving EEO, harassment and discrimination complaints
Participate in insurance purchasing and risk transfer procedures

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and a license to practice law in the state of Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Colorado (with the ability to get an “in-house” license in the two remaining states)
Minimum 8 years’ related experience
Ability to interact and/or communicate effectively with both internal and external customers
Ability to perform tasks requiring extensive concentration, detail oriented
Knowledge of company areas of operation
Labor/employment relations training and/or experience
Construction industry experience preferred
Prior experience leading a legal team preferred
Ability to maintain confidential information

Base salary is dependent on multiple factors: education, experience, skills, market rates, internal equity and/or location.

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