Senior Claims Counsel – Construction & Risk Management

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

ESOP

401k plan (Traditional)

Scholarship program

Sabbatical

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Insurance

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a service-oriented Senior Counsel (Claims) to analyze and resolve pre-litigation disputes, oversee litigated and arbitrated claims, and collaborate with senior attorneys and business leaders on claims handling and risk management strategies.

This role includes 10–15% transactional work, primarily negotiating owner and subcontractor agreements.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience in a construction organization or large law firm; familiarity with Owner contracts, subcontracts, and mechanic’s lien processes.
• First- and second-chair trial and arbitration experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, strategic and business acumen, and conflict resolution skills.
• Flexible, with effective and timely communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the legal team across the U.S. to manage pre-claim disputes and litigated/arbitrated claims.
• Partner with senior attorneys, project managers, and business leaders to address business objectives in claims.
• Implement enterprise-wide claims management and litigation best practices.
• Collaborate with Safety, HR, and Finance teams to identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Manage outside counsel and work with insurance partners; present claims data reports.
• Stay informed of new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the enterprise.
• Multitask in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction industry

Contract understanding

Communication skills

Education

Licensed attorney / JD

Job description

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a service-oriented Senior Counsel (Claims) to analyze and resolve pre-litigation disputes, oversee litigated and arbitrated claims, and collaborate with senior attorneys and business leaders on claims handling and risk management strategies.

This role includes 10–15% transactional work, primarily negotiating owner and subcontractor agreements.