Legal Counsel

MYR Group; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

MYR Group, a leading specialty electrical contractor, seeks a Legal Counsel in Thornton, CO to support project managers and executives on contracts, disputes, and risk management. You will review, interpret, negotiate, and draft construction agreements with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and partners, collaborating with senior legal staff and operations management.

You will explore Civil Litigation, Labor & Employment, Securities & Exchange, and Risk Management matters as you grow within a

Qualifications

• Active state bar admission and ability to become licensed in Colorado within 6 months.
• 3 to 7+ years of construction law experience.
• JD degree from an accredited law school and a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support in all aspects of construction law.
• Review, draft, and negotiate construction contracts.
• Draft documentation and provide legal support for disputes involving construction projects.
• Ensure proper organization and timely completion of relevant project documents.
• Respond promptly and accurately to internal and external inquiries.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy.
• Essential functions performed at an office or field location.

Skills

Construction law

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Team collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About The Role

The Legal Counsel will collaborate with project managers, fellow in-house counsel, executives, and external counsel to provide legal support on contracts, disputes, and risk management. They will safeguard the company's interests by reviewing documents, addressing regulatory requirements, protecting rights and entitlements, preparing correspondence, and maintaining records essential for effective dispute resolution. Additionally, they will work in a team environment to support the success of the business.

About The Role

The Legal Counsel will collaborate with project managers, fellow in-house counsel, executives, and external counsel to provide legal support on contracts, disputes, and risk management. They will safeguard the company's interests by reviewing documents, addressing regulatory requirements, protecting rights and entitlements, preparing correspondence, and maintaining records essential for effective dispute resolution. Additionally, they will work in a team environment to support the success of the business.

Central to the position, the Legal Counsel will review, draft, interpret, and negotiate construction contracts with clients, partners, subcontractors, and vendors in collaboration with senior legal staff and operations management. Typical contracts include, but are not limited to, EPC agreements, construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, joint venture agreements, consortium agreements, major equipment contracts, memoranda of understanding, and nondisclosure agreements.

The Legal Counsel will be committed to professional development and have opportunities to work on a variety of legal matters as they progress including Civil Litigation, Labor & Employment, Public Company Governance, Securities & Exchange, Risk Management and Personal Injury matters.

This is an on-site position located at our Thornton, Colorado office.

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

• Provide legal advice and support in all aspects of construction law
• Review, draft, and negotiate construction contracts
• Draft documentation and provide legal support for disputes involving construction projects
• Ensure proper organization and timely completion of relevant project documents
• Respond promptly and accurately to internal and external inquiries
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain 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 Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and as well as other applicable industry-specific professional and ethical standards

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years of construction law experience
• Active state bar admission and ability to become licensed in Colorado within 6 months

Preferred Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and a bachelor’s degree

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a business focused approach to support our operations
• Knowledge of construction and contract law including contract methods and key risk-shifting provisions, with strong negotiation skills and strategic thinking
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels and across all functions within the company
• Ability to convey complex contract and legal concepts clearly and succinctly
• Commercially savvy with strong business acumen to provide practical solutions that enable the company to achieve its financial goals
• Ability to meet required deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with an attention to detail and ability to work independently while managing changing priorities
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively

What We Offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $135,000-$200,000 / 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.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• 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.