Corporate Counsel

3 months ago

Dallas, United States HITT Contracting Full time

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Corporate Counsel



Job Description:

 

The Corporate Counsel will primarily support HITT West Coast and Central operations. The candidate ideally will be based out of HITT’s Dallas or Los Angeles offices, but any of HITT’s regional offices in California or Texas will be considered. The Corporate Counsel will have a strong background in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, including contract drafting and negotiations, claim advice, strategies for contract administration and dispute resolution, union agreements, plus have strong communication skills and work ethic; be willing to grow and be challenged; work ethically, professionally and with integrity; be passionate about the core business of construction; and be willing to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  The Corporate Counsel will be an integral part of HITT’s Legal and Risk Management Department. The Corporate Counsel will report to the Vice President, Counsel / Legal & Risk Management Department Head. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule with up to one day a week of remote work after successful completion of an initial onboarding period. The Corporate Counsel will also be expected to travel to HITT’s HQ in Falls Church, VA for several weeks for initial onboarding.     

Responsibilities

  • Draft, structure, negotiate, review, and advise on commercial construction contracts & subcontracts, and union agreements.

  • Work with the department leaders to provide corporate leadership with legal guidance on a wide variety of matters related to the AEC industry, including without limitation: contract interpretation, contract disputes, subcontractor and supplier issues, government contracts & compliance, litigation, bankruptcy, insurance coverage and claims, bond claims, liens, and employment.

  • Retain and manage outside legal counsel and provide litigation support.

  • Respond to subpoenas.

  • Assist with and/or lead the tracking and reporting of departmental activities and key performance indicators.

  • Draft corporate policies, procedures, and other resources

  • Assist with and/or lead departmental or companywide initiatives and process improvements.

  • Provide training to the company on a variety of legal topics.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate degree from a top accredited law school.

  • Admitted to practice law in the jurisdiction where the candidate is located.

  • Approximately 3-6 years of legal experience with a focus on construction law. The ideal candidate will also have at least 2 years of experience as in-house counsel in the AEC industry.

  • Excellent ability to grasp legal and business issues quickly, to balance a high heavy load, to exercise sound judgment and to provide practical and constructive legal advice in a time-sensitive, dynamic, and fast paced business environment.

  • Ability to lead discussions with clients, attorneys, leadership, employees, and other stakeholders about a wide variety of legal issues.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.

HITT Contracting, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

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