Senior Counsel - Construction Claims & Risk

ARCO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

100% paid maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO is seeking a licensed attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience to join our Downers Grove, IL office as Senior Counsel (Claims). You will analyze and help resolve pre-litigation disputes, oversee litigated and arbitrated claims, and collaborate on risk management strategies, with 10–15% transactional work involving owner/subcontractor agreements.

You will partner with senior attorneys and business leaders, implement enterprise-wide claims practices, and stay current on laws and trends

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 other members of the legal team to address pre-claim disputes and manage litigated and arbitrated claims.
• 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 mitigation strategies.
• Manage outside counsel and collaborate with insurance industry partners.
• 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial/arbitration experience

Communication skills

Strategic/business acumen

Flexibility

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

ARCO is seeking a licensed attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience to join our Downers Grove, IL office as Senior Counsel (Claims). You will analyze and help resolve pre-litigation disputes, oversee litigated and arbitrated claims, and collaborate on risk management strategies, with 10–15% transactional work involving owner/subcontractor agreements.

You will partner with senior attorneys and business leaders, implement enterprise-wide claims practices, and stay current on laws and trends