In-House Construction & Commercial Counsel (Hybrid)

ISC Constructors, L.L.C.; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

ISC Constructors, L.L.C. is seeking a Corporate Attorney – Construction & Commercial to join our in-house Legal Department in a hybrid role.

You will partner with operations and corporate teams to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risk early while safeguarding ISC and facilitating efficient business execution. The attorney will handle construction and commercial contracts, active project matters, claims, regulatory compliance, and department initiatives, delivering clear, practical

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Approximately 5–8 years of relevant legal experience in construction or related fields.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex construction and commercial contracts.
• Experience managing construction claims and disputes and coordinating with outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, redline, and negotiate contracts including master service agreements, subcontracts, and leases.
• Advise on contract risk and allocation provisions (indemnification, liability limits, pay-if/pay-when paid).
• Develop and maintain contract templates, clauses, and fallback language.
• Support contract review and workflow processes within ISC's contract lifecycle system.
• Coordinate with project teams on notices, change orders, and preservation of claims.
• Manage construction claims, payment disputes, liens, and privilege matters across jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with outside counsel for litigation or arbitration as needed.
• Support licensing, registrations, insurance matters, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Risk assessment

Business partner

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Tools

Ironclad

Job description

ISC Constructors, L.L.C. is seeking a Corporate Attorney – Construction & Commercial to join our in-house Legal Department in a hybrid role.

You will partner with operations and corporate teams to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risk early while safeguarding ISC and facilitating efficient business execution. The attorney will handle construction and commercial contracts, active project matters, claims, regulatory compliance, and department initiatives, delivering clear, practical