Regional General Counsel - South Central

JE Dunn Construction; Missouri; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union benefits

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction seeks a Regional General Counsel to lead the legal affairs of the region, oversee compliance with laws and regulations, and provide strategic legal counsel to regional leadership to protect the Company’s interests. This role directs risk management, policy development, and governance across major projects.

Key duties include contract reviews, litigation management, and managing outside counsel while fostering diversity and inclusion throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required; licensed to practice in a relevant jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of legal experience, construction law preferred.
• Experience managing people and outside counsel; strong risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional legal affairs and provide strategic counsel to leadership.
• Review procurement documents, contracts, and joint ventures.
• Manage claims, litigation, and outside counsel relationships.
• Ensure compliance with laws and governance policies across the region.
• Advise on financing, business structures, and regulatory matters.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Communication

Presentation skills

Contract management

Risk management

MS Office

Relationship building

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

MS Office

Contract management software

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiringinspired people, giving theminteresting and challenging work, enabling themwithinnovative tools, and letting themshare in the company’s rewards, we’ve found asustainable way to growin our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, andwe need inspired people like youto join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

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
• Legal writing skills - Advanced

• 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.

Working Environment

• 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]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.