Senior Counsel, Construction Claims & Risk Strategy

ARCO; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Sabbatical after five years + travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable matching

Medical/dental/vision

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO is seeking a service-oriented Attorney to join our Downers Grove, IL office as Senior Counsel (Claims). The role focuses on analyzing and resolving pre-litigation disputes, overseeing litigated and arbitrated claims, and partnering with senior attorneys and business leaders on claims handling and risk management strategies.

Approximately 10–15% of the workload involves transactional work, including owner and subcontractor agreements.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience in a construction organization or law firm handling owner/subcontractor contracts and mechanics’ lien processes.
• First- and second-chair trial/arbitration experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, strategic/business acumen, and conflict resolution skills.
• Flexible, with effective and timely communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with legal team across U.S. offices to address pre-claim disputes and manage litigated and arbitrated claims.
• Partner with senior attorneys, project managers, and business leaders to address and resolve 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 coordinate with insurance industry partners.
• Present substantive reports on claims-related data.
• Stay informed on new laws and industry trends affecting the enterprise.
• Multitask in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction law

Trial/arbitration experience

Oral and written communication

Flexibility

Job description

ARCO is seeking a service-oriented Attorney to join our Downers Grove, IL office as Senior Counsel (Claims). The role focuses on analyzing and resolving pre-litigation disputes, overseeing litigated and arbitrated claims, and partnering with senior attorneys and business leaders on claims handling and risk management strategies.

Approximately 10–15% of the workload involves transactional work, including owner and subcontractor agreements.