Senior Risk Counsel - Construction & Contracts

DPR Construction; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellness programs

Health insurance

Vision benefits

Job summary

DPR Construction in San Francisco, CA seeks an experienced Risk Counsel to lead identification, assessment, and communication of complex legal risks, advising leadership and cross-functional teams on risk mitigation strategies aligned with company objectives.

This role oversees resolution of risk-related matters, develops policies and training, and may supervise subcontract managers. A JD and 8–10 years in risk management or in-house counsel are required, with State Bar licensure.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• 8-10 years of experience in risk management, legal counsel, or a related field.
• State Bar License required; experience in law firm and in-house counsel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the evaluation and management of significant risks, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and risk appetite.
• Advises leadership on the potential impact of risks and recommends actionable mitigation plans.
• Leads the identification and resolution of standard and complex risk issues, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to address risks and escalate key issues.
• Implements risk management policies, guidance, procedures, and training programs to enhance consistency and effectiveness.
• Manages and develops other Risk Counsel and/or Subcontract Managers, ensuring consistent practices and quality of work.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to embed risk management practices into business processes.
• Reviews contracts and advises leaders and teams on contractual rights, obligations, and potential risks, providing actionable recommendations.

Skills

Risk management

Legal counsel

Contract review

Risk mitigation

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

DPR Construction in San Francisco, CA seeks an experienced Risk Counsel to lead identification, assessment, and communication of complex legal risks, advising leadership and cross-functional teams on risk mitigation strategies aligned with company objectives.

This role oversees resolution of risk-related matters, develops policies and training, and may supervise subcontract managers. A JD and 8–10 years in risk management or in-house counsel are required, with State Bar licensure.