Legal Counsel (Claims)

ARCO; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCO seeks a service-oriented Attorney (Claims) to join the team in Downers Grove, IL. The role focuses on analyzing and resolving pre-litigation disputes, overseeing litigated and arbitrated claims, and partnering with senior attorneys on risk strategies.

Approximately 10–15% transactional work involves negotiating owner and subcontractor agreements. The candidate should have 5+ years of litigation experience in a construction-focused setting, with strong communication and business acumen.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience in construction organizations or law firms handling owner contracts and mechanic's liens.
• First- and second-chair trial/arbitration experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication, strategic/business acumen and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the legal team across the U.S. to manage pre-claim disputes and litigated claims.
• Partner with senior attorneys and business leaders on claims handling and risk strategies.
• Negotiate owner and subcontractor agreements and oversee risk management.
• Manage outside counsel and coordinate with insurance partners.
• Prepare substantive reports on claims-related data and stay current on laws and trends.
• Multi-task in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction industry experience

Trial/arbitration experience

Strong communication skills

Strategic and business acumen

Conflict resolution

Flexibility in communication

Job description

About You:

We are looking for a service-oriented Attorney to join our team in our Downers Grove, IL office. The Legal Counsel (Claims) is primarily responsible for analyzing and helping resolve pre-litigation disputes, overseeing litigated and arbitrated claims, and partnering with senior attorneys and business leaders on claims handling and risk management strategies. This position also requires 10-15% transactional work primarily negotiating owner and subcontractor agreements.

A Day in the Life:

• Collaborate with other members of the legal team located in our offices across the U.S. to address pre-claim disputes and manage litigated and arbitrated claims, including payment disputes, mechanic's liens, safety incidents, subcontractor performance and licensing issues, and day-to-day project management issues.

• Partner with senior attorneys, project managers, and business leaders to understand business objectives in addressing and resolving claims.

• Implement enterprise-wide claims management and litigation best practices.

• Collaborate with members of the Safety, HR, and Finance teams to identify business risks and strategies for mitigation.

• Manage outside counsel and collaborate with insurance industry partners.

• Manage and present substantive reports on claims-related data.

• Remain informed of new laws, regulations, judicial opinions, and industry trends affecting the enterprise.

• Multi-task in a deadline-driven environment.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Licensed attorney with 5-plus years of litigation experience.

• Experience in a construction organization, construction-focused law firm, or large law firm preferred, including substantive familiarity with standard Owner contracts, subcontracts, and mechanic's lien processes.

• First- and second-chair trial and arbitration experience preferred.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, strategic and business acumen, and conflict resolution skills.

• Flexible, with effective and timely communication skills.

What We Can Offer You:

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Traditional and Roth 401k

• Tuition reimbursement for associates

• Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child

• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel

• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year

• 100% charitable match

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country - constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services. #LI-JM4 #LI-Onsite

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets