Remote Construction Counsel: Contracts & Risk

Lemartec Corporation; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Lemartec Corporation, a MasTec company, seeks an experienced Corporate Counsel to provide strategic construction-law guidance across complex vertical projects. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, support bids, and mentor teams while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

You will collaborate with executives, project teams, and departments, travel up to 30%, and participate in mergers or acquisitions as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited US law school.
• Minimum 10+ years of legal experience including drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
• Prefer experience with general contractors or construction management firms.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate construction contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements across large-scale projects.
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws and industry standards.
• Advise business development and estimating on terms, insurance requirements, and bid-impacting conditions.
• Collaborate with project teams to align contracts with risk tolerance and company philosophy.
• Develop training content on construction law and contract interpretation.
• Support disputes resolution, claims handling, and risk management at project level.
• Maintain governance documentation and assist with entity filings and licenses.
• Advise leadership on regulatory changes and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Construction law

Contract negotiation

Drafting contracts

Risk assessment

Legal compliance

Communication

AI contracting systems

MS Office

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission in applicable states

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Lemartec Corporation, a MasTec company, seeks an experienced Corporate Counsel to provide strategic construction-law guidance across complex vertical projects. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, support bids, and mentor teams while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

You will collaborate with executives, project teams, and departments, travel up to 30%, and participate in mergers or acquisitions as needed.