Senior Counsel (Claims) – Construction Litigation & Risk

ARCO Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral and written communication

Strategic thinking

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Job description

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.