Senior Counsel (Claims)

ARCO Companies; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance-based bonus program

ESOP

Traditional 401k

Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates' children

Sabbatical after 5 years

Travel stipend

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Maternity leave

Descripción de la vacante

ARCO 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 partner with senior attorneys on claims handling and risk management strategies.

The role includes 10–15% transactional work, primarily negotiating owner and subcontractor agreements, and collaboration with Safety, HR, and Finance teams to identify business risks and mitigation strategies.

Formación

• Licensed attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience in a construction organization, construction-focused law firm, or large law firm preferred, including familiarity with owner contracts, subcontracts, and mechanic's lien processes.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and help resolve pre-litigation disputes.
• Oversee litigated and arbitrated claims.
• Partner with senior attorneys on claims handling and risk management strategies.
• 10–15% transactional work, primarily negotiating owner and subcontractor agreements.
• Collaborate with Safety, HR, and Finance teams to identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Manage outside counsel and present substantive reports on claims data.

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

Oral and written communication

Strategic thinking

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Descripción del empleo

About You

We are looking for a service-oriented Attorney to join our team in our Downers Grove, IL office. The Senior Counsel (Claims) is primarily responsible for analyzing and helping resolve pre-litigation disputes, overseeing litigated and arbitrated claims, and partnering with senior attorneys and business leaders on claims handling and risk management strategies. This position also requires 10-15% transactional work, primarily negotiating owner and subcontractor agreements.

A Day in the Life

Collaborate with other members of the legal team located in our offices across the U.S. to address pre-claim disputes and manage litigated and arbitrated claims, including payment disputes, mechanic's liens, safety incidents, subcontractor performance and licensing issues, and day-to-day project management issues.

Partner with senior attorneys, project managers, and business leaders to understand business objectives in addressing and resolving claims.

Implement enterprise-wide claims management and litigation best practices.

Collaborate with members of the Safety, HR, and Finance teams to identify business risks and strategies for mitigation.

Manage outside counsel and collaborate with insurance industry partners.

Manage and present substantive reports on claims-related data.

Remain informed of new laws, regulations, judicial opinions, and industry trends affecting the enterprise.

Multi-task in a deadline-driven environment.

Necessary Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with 5-plus years of litigation experience.
• Experience in a construction organization, construction-focused law firm, or large law firm preferred, including substantive familiarity with standard 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.

What We Can Offer You

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country - constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services. #LI-JM4 #LI-Onsite

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets