Senior Counsel - Construction, Advanced Facilities (Mission Critical, Industrial, AI)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non‑Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Senior Counsel in Denver, CO, to provide complex legal support for the region. You will review contracts, prepare legal opinions, and guide project teams on policies, procedures, and risk mitigation. A JD is required, with 8+ years of legal experience in construction preferred.

Competitive base salary and bonus eligibility. Base compensation for this role in Denver is between $195,000 and $260,000, with additional bonus potential.

Qualifications

• JD required and admitted to practice law.
• Experience in construction/real estate law is preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and risk assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex legal support to the assigned region.
• Draft and review contracts and subcontracts with project teams.
• Advise on transactions, policies and procedures to minimize risk.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Timely follow-up

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Legal writing

Legal research

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's in construction-related field

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high‑performing team focused on cutting‑edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you’ll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Role Summary

The Senior Counsel will provide complex, broad and in-depth legal support to the region or area to which they are assigned. This position will prepare and review contracts and other documents and prepare legal evidence and arguments to protect the Company’s interests and minimize legal risk. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision‑Making: Makes complex decisions on most tasks and consults senior management as needed.
• Career Path: Group or Regional General Counsel

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• 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 assistance of the project team.
• Provides counsel and guidance regarding transactions, programs, policies and procedures.
• Researches and prepares appropriate and effective draft legal opinions, memoranda, and other documents.
• Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for relevance and to help the Company prepare clear and effective policies and practices to minimize legal risk.
• Assists with management of claims and litigation. Provides assistance to gather and prepare evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions.
• Implements litigation hold memoranda.
• Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non‑discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

In addition, this positon will be responsible for the following:

• Leads legal research efforts and prepares appropriate and effective legal opinions, memoranda, and other documents.
• Oversees and manages outside counsel and monitors legal proceedings
• Leads in the collection and preparation of evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case, to defend the Company in civil litigation.
• Reviews and approves advertising copy and public statements from a legal standpoint.
• Prepares and negotiates all types of commercial transactions related to projects and corporate functions. Includes prime and subcontracts, vendor and support services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Analytical skills, with ability to independently analyze problems and provide the appropriate solution – Advanced
• Ability to conduct effective presentations - Advanced
• Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
• Legal writing skills - Advanced
• Ability to perform legal research - Advanced
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally - Advanced

Education

• Doctorate Degree - Juris Doctor (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or other technical field (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 8+ years legal experience (Required)
• Construction litigation with large law firm (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, experience in a related practice, such as real estate, may be considered.

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non‑Union.

Base compensation for the Senior Counsel role in Denver, Colorado is between $195,000 and $260,000, depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

• For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration‑related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***