Senior In-House Counsel - Construction & Compliance Lead

Conti LLC

Sterling Heights (MI)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary
Performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Conti LLC, a national MEP construction company headquartered in Sterling Heights, MI, seeks an experienced In‑House Counsel to support U.S. operations. You will advise the CEO and leadership on construction contracts, risk, compliance, and claims, coordinating with outside counsel and Equans North America GC.

Applicants must include their Bar ID number at application. This role requires strong construction law expertise and executive presence to align U.S.

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school.
  • Active license to practice law in Michigan. Bar ID required at application.
  • Strong background in construction law, contract review, and negotiation.
  • Experience with construction or engineering projects preferred.
  • Public sector experience welcome; strong communication and executive presence.

Responsibilities

  • Be the primary legal advisor to the CEO and executive leadership.
  • Advise on legal risk, compliance, and strategic decisions across daily operations.
  • Lead the legal review of customer contracts with emphasis on risk and liability provisions.
  • Oversee claims, disputes, and coordination with outside counsel.
  • Support labor and employment law matters with HR direction.

Skills

Construction law
Contract review
Executive presence
Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)
State Bar of Michigan

Job description

Conti LLC, a national MEP construction company headquartered in Sterling Heights, MI, seeks an experienced In‑House Counsel to support U.S. operations. You will advise the CEO and leadership on construction contracts, risk, compliance, and claims, coordinating with outside counsel and Equans North America GC.

Applicants must include their Bar ID number at application. This role requires strong construction law expertise and executive presence to align U.S.

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