The Corporate Counsel provides advice to the Executive management team on all legal aspects of the Company’s construction business, including supporting bids and proposals, contract review and negotiations, ongoing project management (including procurement, claims, and litigation), and serving as a legal resource in all areas of risk management and compliance. This role will assist, investigate, research and represent the Company to resolve legal matters and work with a variety of departments including estimating, operations, equipment, human resources, safety, insurance, and finance.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports bidding and procurement functions by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating construction-related contracts (design-build agreements, prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, leases, etc.) according to company policies.
- Ongoing support on interpretation of contracts and claim management procedures; advising on claims as they arise.
- Evaluate and respond to legal process documents served on the Company.
- Provides legal advice in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules.
- Assists in the efficient use, management, and evaluation of outside counsel.
- Manages litigation, arbitration, and mediation processes as necessary, including discovery support.
- Responds to disclosure requests for procurements and prequalifications.
- Advises the Executive team on new developments in the law and proactively identifies problem areas to minimize risk.
- Negotiates workable solutions to complex and sensitive legal issues.
- Works with Executives and legal teams to resolve any project specific issues and to provide legal advice; maintains open and transparent communications and is willing to take direction.
- Prepares prime contract legal reviews for major procurements.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree (technical field a plus), Juris Doctorate, and a state bar admission required.
- 7 - 10 years of legal experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience in contracts and negotiations a must.
- At least 5 years of construction law experience is required, preferably in-house.
- Team player with strong communication skills, reporting skills, analytical skills, negotiating skills, and organizational capabilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
- Familiarity with contract documents and/or contract law.
- Admission to Arizona Bar, California Bar, and/or Texas Bar is highly desirable. Ability to qualify for In-House Counsel status with the State Bar of Arizona.
Pre-employment background check and drug screening required
Pulice Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $240,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Scottsdale, AZ 85255: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person