Lead Claims & Litigation Counsel

Kleinfelder; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder seeks an Assistant General Counsel (Claims & Litigation) to lead all claims, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution efforts. You will partner with executives, operations, insurance, and outside counsel to manage legal risk and minimize expenditures.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will supervise claims and support commercial contracting activities. Educational requirements include a Juris Doctorate and bar membership, with a strong background in construction

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school.
• Active membership in any state bar.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in construction law or related field.
• Experience managing outside counsel and litigation budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation, arbitration, and ADR proceedings; oversee outside counsel.
• Coordinate with Finance and Operations on reserves and risk.
• Prepare periodic claims and litigation reports for leadership and Board.
• Manage discovery, holds, and document production.
• Develop standardized litigation management procedures and reporting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organization

Time management

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active state bar membership

Tools

Outside counsel management

Job description

Kleinfelder seeks an Assistant General Counsel (Claims & Litigation) to lead all claims, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution efforts. You will partner with executives, operations, insurance, and outside counsel to manage legal risk and minimize expenditures.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will supervise claims and support commercial contracting activities. Educational requirements include a Juris Doctorate and bar membership, with a strong background in construction