Senior Counsel, Construction Claims & Litigation Lead

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies is seeking a Senior Counsel (Claims) to analyze and resolve pre-litigation disputes, oversee litigated and arbitrated claims, and collaborate with senior attorneys on risk management strategies. The role involves 10-15% transactional work, negotiating owner and subcontractor agreements.

You will collaborate with the legal team across the U.S., work with project managers and business leaders to address claims, implement enterprise-wide best practices, and

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the legal team to address pre-claim disputes and manage litigated and arbitrated claims, including payment disputes, mechanics’ 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 Safety, HR, and Finance teams to identify business risks and strategies for mitigation.
• Manage outside counsel and coordinate 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Conflict resolution

Job description

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies is seeking a Senior Counsel (Claims) to analyze and resolve pre-litigation disputes, oversee litigated and arbitrated claims, and collaborate with senior attorneys on risk management strategies. The role involves 10-15% transactional work, negotiating owner and subcontractor agreements.

You will collaborate with the legal team across the U.S., work with project managers and business leaders to address claims, implement enterprise-wide best practices, and