Regional Counsel: Risk & Contracts Leader

DPR Construction; Brunswick, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 184,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Regional Counsel to identify and communicate complex legal risks, advising leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and proactive risk oversight across multiple regional sites.

Qualified candidates have a JD, State Bar License, and 6–8 years of risk management or in-house counsel experience, with a preference for firm plus in-house backgrounds.

Qualifications

• JD required and State Bar License in good standing.
• 6-8 years of experience in risk management, legal counsel, or related field.
• Experience in a mix of law firm and in-house counsel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and communicate complex legal risks to enable informed decisions.
• Advise leadership and cross-functional teams on legal and contractual matters and risk mitigation.
• Oversee end-to-end resolution of risk-related disputes and provide strategic guidance.

Skills

Risk management

Legal counsel

Contract analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

State Bar License

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a Regional Counsel to identify and communicate complex legal risks, advising leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and proactive risk oversight across multiple regional sites.

Qualified candidates have a JD, State Bar License, and 6–8 years of risk management or in-house counsel experience, with a preference for firm plus in-house backgrounds.