Corporate Counsel

Position Description:Corporate Counsel will be responsible for legal oversight of the Company’s commercial transactions, focusing on design and construction contract negotiations, drafting, and dispute resolution related to large, complex public and private construction projects. Corporate Counsel will also be responsible for managing claims, disputes, and litigation involving the Company, including government claims, commercial disputes, and compliance and personnel matters. Position Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in any discipline and a juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school. License or other authorization to practice law in Colorado. A minimum of three years of experience involving construction litigation, construction transactions, or legal experience with legal matters in the construction industry is required and five or more years of such experience is preferred. Experience preparing and litigating government (federal, state and local) construction claims is also preferred. Must be able to identify business and compliance strengths, weaknesses, threats, risks, and opportunities quickly and accurately, and develop appropriate plans for action. Possess an understanding of commercial insurance and risk management products and practices, and be able to understand, interpret, and advise the Company on complex insurance policies, surety bonds, and related risk management issues. Anticipate and plan for changes in internal and external operating conditions and business needs. Must have the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Strong logical reasoning required. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables while also being able to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Possess a strong understanding of confidentiality considerations to effectively address the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. In addition to core legal skills and abilities, must possess a broad knowledge of a wide range of other business areas. Ability to prioritize tasks when faced with multiple deadlines. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams). Valid Driver’s License required. Essential Duties: Provide general legal advice and representation to the Company on a wide variety of complex legal issues and disputes. In conjunction with Legal and Senior Operations management, manage and direct all aspects claims, disputes, and litigation involving the Company, including general litigation and strategy advice, contract interpretation, risk and litigation cost assessments, settlement activities, and management of outside counsel. Manage discovery process for litigation matters, including distribution of document holds, document production, e-discovery, etc. Develop and deliver appropriate training and materials to employees. Requires in-depth knowledge of relevant business processes and operations to ensure that the Company's interests are adequately protected in commercial transactions. In conjunction with regional and project management, identify and resolve unique and complex issues that arise during the commercial contracting process, project execution, and the day-to-day operation of the Company that require innovative thinking and creative solutions. Support and assist with all areas of the Company's compliance programs. This includes leading investigations, fact-finding, and other investigatory needs in connection with situations that arise under the Company's compliance programs. Also, responsible for ensuring all documents, policies, templates, and processes related to compliance are current and accurately maintained. Provide legal advice and support related to labor and employment matters through collaboration with executive management, human resources, regional managers, frontline managers, and employees. Benefits: Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).