Senior Counsel, Advanced Facilities – Mission Critical AI

JE Dunn Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Denver, Colorado, seeks a Senior Counsel to provide complex legal support for the Advanced Facilities group, reviewing contracts and guiding risk management on large industrial & manufacturing, data center, and semiconductor projects.

The role emphasizes independent analysis, counsel on transactions, leadership in litigation support, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion; requires JD and 8+ years of experience, with preferred construction litigation background.

Qualifications

• JD degree required; bar admission.
• 8+ years of legal experience in construction-related law.
• Experience with large law firms and construction litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal support on routine matters to the region to which they are assigned.
• Reviews project procurement documents and assists with proposal legal review.
• Prepares draft prime contracts and subcontracts with project team.
• Provides counsel on transactions, programs, policies and procedures.
• Researches and prepares legal opinions, memoranda, and other documents.
• Interprets laws and regulations to minimize legal risk for the Company.
• Assists with management of claims and litigation.
• Leads diversity and inclusion initiatives within JE Dunn.
• Oversees outside counsel and monitors legal proceedings.
• Prepares and negotiates all types of commercial transactions (prime/subcontracts, vendor services).

Skills

Work accuracy & timeliness

Verbal & written communication

Follow-up

Analytical skills

Presentations

MS Office

Legal writing

Legal research

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Construction management / technical degree (preferred)

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

JE Dunn Construction in Denver, Colorado, seeks a Senior Counsel to provide complex legal support for the Advanced Facilities group, reviewing contracts and guiding risk management on large industrial & manufacturing, data center, and semiconductor projects.

The role emphasizes independent analysis, counsel on transactions, leadership in litigation support, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion; requires JD and 8+ years of experience, with preferred construction litigation background.