Senior Counsel, Mission Critical Facilities & Data Centers

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 seeks a Senior Counsel to provide complex legal support for the Denver region, reviewing contracts and preparing evidence to protect the company’s interests. The role involves drafting prime contracts, guiding transactions, and minimizing risk across procurement and programs.

With 8+ years of legal experience and a Juris Doctor, you will manage outside counsel, support litigation, and promote diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 8+ years legal experience (Required)
• Construction litigation experience (Preferred)
• Experience in related practice such as real estate may be considered

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain facts
• 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

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Problem solving

Presentation skills

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Construction management / architecture / engineering degree (Preferred)

Equivalent relevant experience considered

Tools

Job description

JE Dunn Construction seeks a Senior Counsel to provide complex legal support for the Denver region, reviewing contracts and preparing evidence to protect the company’s interests. The role involves drafting prime contracts, guiding transactions, and minimizing risk across procurement and programs.

With 8+ years of legal experience and a Juris Doctor, you will manage outside counsel, support litigation, and promote diversity and inclusion.