Regional General Counsel - South Central

JE Dunn; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Dallas, TX is seeking a Regional General Counsel for the South Central region. The role leads the region's legal affairs, oversees compliance, and provides strategic counsel to regional leadership to protect the company's interests.

The position requires extensive experience in construction law, corporate risk management, and managing internal legal teams, with responsibilities including contract review, litigation oversight, and outside counsel management.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required with bar admission.
• 10+ years of construction law experience.
• 7+ years of people management experience preferred.
• 5+ years of financial management experience preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal support and counsel to the regional leadership.
• Reviews procurement documents and drafts prime/subcontracts.
• Leads contract negotiations and documents reviews.
• Advises on transactions, programs, policies and procedures.
• Oversees litigation management and evidence gathering.

Skills

Autonomy & decision-making

Communication skills

Presentations

MS Office proficiency

Legal research

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Regional General Counsel - South Central

Location: Dallas, TX, US, 75254

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Role Summary

The Regional General Counsel will lead and direct the legal affairs of the region. This position will be responsible for overseeing compliance with laws and regulations and providing legal counsel to regional leadership in order to protect the Company’s interest and minimize risks. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes complex decisions on most tasks and consults Chief Legal Officer as needed.
• Career Path: Chief Legal Officer

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

COUNSEL FAMILY – CORE

• Provides legal support on routine matters to the region to which they are assigned.
• Reviews project procurement documents and assists with proposal legal review.
• Prepares draft prime contracts and subcontracts with assistance of the project team.
• Provides counsel and guidance regarding transactions, programs, policies and procedures.
• Researches and prepares appropriate and effective draft legal opinions, memoranda, and other documents.
• Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for relevance and to help the Company prepare clear and effective policies and practices to minimize legal risk.
• Assists with management of claims and litigation. Provides assistance to gather and prepare evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions.
• Implements litigation hold memoranda.
• Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

REGIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Serves as key lawyer/legal advisor on all major regional business transactions for the region, including contracts and joint ventures.
• Leads and manages the region’s internal legal function and staff including, but not limited to, contract management, claim management, and compliance and governance.
• Selects, retains, manages and evaluates all outside counsel.
• Assists in the representation of the organization in court, before government agencies, in mediation, or other legal proceedings.
• Participates in contract negotiations and reviews and approves contract forms and documents.
• Reviews and approves advertising copy and public statements from a legal standpoint.
• Oversees legal research efforts and prepares appropriate and effective legal opinions, memoranda, and other documents.
• Advises on legal aspects of the region’s financing, including assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities.
• Manages and oversees the collection and preparation of evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions.
• Assumes an influential leadership role in community and industry relationship building through networking, representing the organization on boards and serving as the face of the organization to help promote the interests of the Company.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
• Ability to prepare and conduct effective presentations - Advanced
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on Word – Intermediate
• Ability to perform legal research - Advanced
• Thorough knowledge of MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise), and SBA (Small Business Administration) regulations
• Thorough knowledge of corporate risk management policies
• Ability to understand business accounting principles - Intermediate
• Proficiency in required construction technology
• Ability to provide performance management feedback and complete evaluations
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally - Advanced

Education

• Doctorate Degree - Juris Doctor (Required)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 10+ years legal experience, practicing construction law (Required)
• 7+ years people management experience (Preferred)
• 5+ years financial management experience (Preferred)
• Construction litigation with large law firm (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, experience in a related practice, such as real estate, may be considered.
• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

Why People Work Here

At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them

Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts

JE Dunn participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth