Senior Construction Counsel - Contracts & Risk Leader

Turner Construction Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a seasoned in-house Senior Counsel to advise on contracts and construction law across multiple business units in New York. The role requires interpreting complex agreements, assessing risk and guiding negotiations to protect company interests.

You will provide day-to-day legal counsel, support bid and procurement activities, and collaborate with corporate secretarial functions on resolutions and compliance.

Qualifications

• JD degree with a valid law license.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with an emphasis on construction law.
• Ability to travel.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and applicable legislation affecting the operations.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contracts and insurance documents.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff at all levels, both internal and external.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and risk assessments across a broad range of legal matters related contracts/construction law.
• Advise business partners on legal, contractual and risk matters impacting their areas of responsibility.
• Analyze and summarize legal documents and complex business transactions and contracts.
• Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems involving the assigned Business Units.
• Conduct and Compile research, maintain/update organized legal due diligence documents.
• Review owner contracts and support Business Unit leaders in the bidding/negotiation process.
• Review routine project-related agreements (e.g. BIM releases, crane swing agreements, title company deliverables, lender consents.).
• Analyze change orders and waivers/releases prepared by others for legal risks.
• Partner with lead counsel in the management and resolution of contested matters.
• Manage litigation and corporate disclosures for RFQ/RFP responses.
• Partner with Corporate Secretary regarding authorizing resolutions to accompany bids.
• Maintain and utilize best practices with respect to contract terms.
• Deliver legal training to the Business Unites on a variety of legal topics, including project specific requirements and ethics/compliance.
• Develop and provide input to capture market trends and continuously improve processes.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Legal analysis

Contract interpretation

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking a seasoned in-house Senior Counsel to advise on contracts and construction law across multiple business units in New York. The role requires interpreting complex agreements, assessing risk and guiding negotiations to protect company interests.

You will provide day-to-day legal counsel, support bid and procurement activities, and collaborate with corporate secretarial functions on resolutions and compliance.