Sr. Corporate Counsel

Sundt Construction, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundt Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to support its legal and business operations in Texas.

The role involves reviewing contracts, providing general legal guidance, and managing claims under the direction of the General Counsel. The candidate should have a Juris Doctorate, be admitted to the Texas Bar, and possess 5–8 years of experience in a law firm or corporate environment with construction law expertise.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required from ABA approved institution.
• Texas bar admission or eligible for admission within six months of hire.
• 5–8 years of attorney experience in law firm or corporate legal department; construction law experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Attend mediations, arbitrations, trials and hearings as necessary.
• Conduct complex legal research; investigate claims and defenses; prepare oral and written advice for management.
• Advise on construction defect and payment disputes; negotiate with owners, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Exercise sound, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Lead training of company personnel on legal matters.
• Provide broad legal counsel on construction law, disputes, compliance, employment, labor relations, liens, and related topics.
• Advise on contract execution risks and risk management strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Contract review

Negotiation

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Support the corporation with respect to its legal and business operations including reviewing contracts, providing general legal advice, administration of claims and other legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel.

Job Summary

Support the corporation with respect to its legal and business operations including reviewing contracts, providing general legal advice, administration of claims and other legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Attend mediations, arbitrations, trials and hearings as necessary.
• 2. Conduct complex legal research, guide the investigation of claims and defenses; develop oral and written advice and present recommendations to management.
• 3. Evaluate and provide advice to company personnel with respect to construction defect and payment disputes; negotiate with owners, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve such disputes.
• 4. Exercise sound, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• 5. Lead training of company personnel.
• 6. Provide legal counsel and advice to company personnel on a broad range of legal topics including construction law, disputes, compliance, employment, labor relations, liens and other relevant law.
• 7. Provides management with legal advice and information regarding contract/execution risks and risk management strategies.
• 8. Review contracts and advise company personnel with respect to contract issues and contract administration. As appropriate participate in contract negotiations with respect to prime contract, subcontract and supplier matters.
• 9. Support other activities of the legal department as required.
• 10. Work extensively with internal teams with respect to their legal needs.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 1. Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight
• 2. Ability to travel as needed
• 3. Currently admitted (or capable of being admitted within six (6) months) as an attorney in Texas and in good standing
• 4. Excellent communication skills required
• 5. Juris Doctorate required from an ABA approved institution
• 6. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs
• 7. Sr. Corporate Counsel requires 5-8 years' experience practicing as an attorney at a Law Firm or within a corporate law department. Construction law experience required

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• 1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• 2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• 3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• 4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
• 5. Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis
• 6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
• 7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Non-Safety Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.