Onsite Construction Counsel — Contracts & Risk

Evans General Contractors; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans General Contractors, LLC is seeking an attorney with 5–7 years of construction-law experience to join our Legal Department in an on-site role. The position focuses on negotiating owner contracts, advising on project risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, be licensed to practice in the U.S., and demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills to work with internal teams and external counsel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate owner contracts, subcontracts, design agreements, and purchase orders.
• Provide legal support throughout the project lifecycle—from RFP responses and preconstruction to post-construction warranty and claims.
• Advise project teams on legal matters including change orders, claims, notices, and contract administration.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external counsel to resolve legal issues and support business objectives.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions and correspondence.
• Participate in regulatory compliance efforts and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal counsel

Risk management

Construction law

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office / legal tech

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Evans General Contractors, LLC is seeking an attorney with 5–7 years of construction-law experience to join our Legal Department in an on-site role. The position focuses on negotiating owner contracts, advising on project risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, be licensed to practice in the U.S., and demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills to work with internal teams and external counsel.