Senior Construction Counsel - Federal Contracts

Baker Construction Enterprises Inc.; Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Construction Enterprises Inc. is seeking a seasoned Corporate Counsel to guide the development and review of construction contracts, leases, and related agreements.

You will provide strategic legal advice, support HR and executives, and participate in labor negotiations to protect the company’s interests. The role requires navigating FAR and federal procurement rules, managing disputes, and ensuring regulatory compliance across federal contracting projects.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate; actively licensed to practice law; minimum 8 years in construction field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, federal procurement regulations, construction law and government contracting processes.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with construction software such as Vista.

Responsibilities

• Reviews construction contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and other federal documents.
• Ensures contracts are legally sound and completed in a timely manner.
• Provides legal advice on contract negotiations, project disputes, and regulatory compliance.
• Supports litigation and dispute resolution related to construction projects.
• Collaborates with executives and HR on legal matters and risk management.

Skills

Legal analysis

Contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

Executive communication

Risk management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Vista

Job description

Baker Construction Enterprises Inc. is seeking a seasoned Corporate Counsel to guide the development and review of construction contracts, leases, and related agreements.

You will provide strategic legal advice, support HR and executives, and participate in labor negotiations to protect the company’s interests. The role requires navigating FAR and federal procurement rules, managing disputes, and ensuring regulatory compliance across federal contracting projects.