Senior Construction Counsel — NYC

Turner Construction Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company located in Chicago seeks an experienced legal counsel to provide day-to-day guidance on contracts and construction law for assigned business units. You will assess risk, review owner contracts, and support bidding and negotiations.

The role requires a JD with a valid license and at least 5 years in construction law, strong communication, and the ability to travel. Proficiency with MS Office and legal case management systems is preferred; occasional site or client

Qualifications

• JD degree with a valid law license.
• Minimum of 5 years' of experience with an emphasis on construction law.
• Self-starter, with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deliver high quality work on tight deadlines.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and applicable legislation affecting operations.
• Adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision while working in complex and changing environment.
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities with emphasis on problem solving and negotiation.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite, and various legal case management systems.
• 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. Ability to travel.

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 continually improve processes.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Contract law

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal comms

Travel ability

Team collaboration

MS Office

Legal case management

Education

JD degree with law license

Tools

MS Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Turner Construction Company located in Chicago seeks an experienced legal counsel to provide day-to-day guidance on contracts and construction law for assigned business units. You will assess risk, review owner contracts, and support bidding and negotiations.

The role requires a JD with a valid license and at least 5 years in construction law, strong communication, and the ability to travel. Proficiency with MS Office and legal case management systems is preferred; occasional site or client