In-House Construction Counsel: Contracts & Compliance

Tri City Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Group in Des Moines, IA seeks a Corporate Counsel to support construction contracts, risk, compliance, and employment matters across the business. This full‑time role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer and project contracts, subcontracts, leases, and related documents.

You will advise leadership on contract interpretation and performance obligations, assist with claims and disputes, and coordinate with HR, risk, and outside counsel.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience in private practice, an in-house department, or a combination.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate customer and project contracts, subcontractor and supplier agreements, purchase orders, leases, easements, and other business agreements.
• Review RFPs, bid documents, contract terms and related materials; identify risks and propose solutions.
• Advise leadership and project teams on contract interpretation, performance obligations, change orders, notices, and payment terms.
• Provide guidance on claims and disputes involving construction, payments, liens, bonds, and related matters.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on litigation, claims, and specialized legal matters; help manage strategy and progress.
• Research laws affecting company operations, including construction, employment, safety, and licensing.
• Partner with HR on employment matters and with Risk Management on claims and compliance.
• Assist with licensing, permitting across jurisdictions; draft correspondence and legal materials.
• Develop contract language and processes to manage recurring risks and respond efficiently.
• Communicate legal advice clearly to teams with varying levels of legal experience.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Communication

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active law license (US)

Job description

Tri-City Group in Des Moines, IA seeks a Corporate Counsel to support construction contracts, risk, compliance, and employment matters across the business. This full‑time role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer and project contracts, subcontracts, leases, and related documents.

You will advise leadership on contract interpretation and performance obligations, assist with claims and disputes, and coordinate with HR, risk, and outside counsel.