Corporate Legal Assistant

MYR Group Inc.; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with match up to 6%

Educational assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

MYR Group Inc. is seeking a Legal Administrative role to provide high-level support to the corporate legal department. The role handles invoicing, contract intake, compliance, and litigation support while coordinating with field teams and external counsel.

Office-based with occasional travel to job sites and meetings. The position emphasizes governance, documentation, and confidential handling of information, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and integrity.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a professional administrative role
• Experience in construction or similar industry preferred
• Experience with contract databases and e-billing platforms preferred
• Prior exposure to corporate governance matters and contract risk assessment
• Experience coordinating with field project teams, procurement, risk management, and insurance/bonding processes

Responsibilities

• Process invoices from outside counsel and vendors; track legal spend
• Support corporate compliance and regulatory matters; maintain state registrations and licenses
• Intake contract review requests; route contracts for approval; maintain master contract database
• Assist attorneys with claims, disputes, and litigation
• Prepare and maintain governance records, board materials, minutes, and filings
• Maintain matter management system and legal files; create run reports on matters, deadlines, budgets

Skills

Legal admin experience

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Excellent communication

Confidential information handling

Organizational and multitasking

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe Acrobat

Document management systems

e-discovery tools

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role provides high-level administrative and substantive support for the corporate legal department including, invoicing, contracts, claims, compliance (e.g., state registrations and licenses), litigation, and project-specific legal work.

This role is primarily office-based with occasional travel to job sites, office locations, or meetings as required.

Company Overview

With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) is a publicly traded holding company of specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally.

Throughout our rich history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most complex projects, including new construction, upgrades, maintenance and repair for transmission, distribution and substation facilities, commercial and industrial electrical construction, emergency and storm restoration, clean energy, pre-construction services, and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) methods of project delivery.

Essential Functions

• Process invoices from outside counsel and other vendors, and track legal spend


• Support corporate compliance and regulatory matters related to the electrical construction industry, including the acquisition and maintenance of state registrations and licenses


• Intake contract review requests, route contracts for approval, and maintain master contract database


• Assist attorneys with claims, disputes, and litigation


• Prepare and maintain corporate governance records, board/committee materials, minutes, and corporate filings as needed


• Maintain matter management system and legal files (electronic and physical); create and run reports on matters, deadlines, and budgets


• Assist with legal research, memos, and standard templates


• Coordinate internal and external communications: schedule meetings, prepare agendas, compile materials, and follow up on action items


• Calendar deadlines, meetings, travel plans, and other appointments on behalf of attorneys


• Other duties as assigned


• Regular and predictable attendance


• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a company-designated office or field location


• Understand and comply with the Company's Corporate Code Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, or in a professional administrative role including work within a law firm, corporate legal department or related professional setting


• Experience in construction or similar industry preferred


• Experience with contract databases and e-billing platforms preferred


• Prior exposure to corporate governance matters and contract risk assessment


• Experience working with field project teams, procurement, risk management, and insurance/bonding processes

Preferred Education

• Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent preferred


• High school diploma required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with legal and business teams


• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple matters under tight deadlines


• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), Adobe Acrobat, and document management/matter management systems


• Familiarity with litigation support, e-discovery workflow, and document management

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $50,000-$60,000 / year
  
  
  
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
  
  
  
  


• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) -Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.


• Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.


• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program- Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.


• AnnualPaid Time Offstarting at15 days plus 10 paid Holidays(Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).


• Generous401(k) Plan with100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, andAnnual profit-sharingpotential.


• Superior educational assistance program(support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).


• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.


• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.


• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).


• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.