Construction Counsel

Summary The Construction Counsel serves as a key legal partner to project teams and leadership, providing practical, business-oriented advice on contracts, risk management, and dispute resolution. This role works closely with operations and internal stakeholders across the lifecycle of construction projects, while coordinating closely with external counsel on complex matters. Essential Functions Contracting / Risk Management Draft, review, and negotiate subcontracts, supplier agreements, NDAs, and client contracts to ensure proper risk allocation and alignment with company standards. Identify and evaluate legal and contractual risks during project setup; provide guidance to mitigate exposure before execution. Support development and improvement of standard contract templates, legal processes, and internal controls to drive consistency and efficiency. Project Support / Claims & Execution Partner with project teams to manage contract administration throughout the project lifecycle, including change orders, claims preparation, and dispute support. Assist with dispute resolution strategies, including coordination with outside counsel on litigation, arbitration, and other proceedings. Provide ongoing, business-oriented legal guidance to operations and leadership on contractual obligations, risk exposure, and day-to-day project issues. Coordinate with project team and client to obtain final payment and open change orders 30 days before job completion and obtain final payment within 60 days of job completion. Insurance / Compliance Coordinate with internal teams, brokers, and insurers on claims, coverage issues, and surety-related matters to protect company interests. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across all projects. Legal Operations / Training Support management of outside counsel, including matter tracking, document coordination, and oversight of assigned legal matters. Assist in training project teams and operational staff on contract fundamentals, risk awareness, and industry best practices.