Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel, West RegionSuffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We'll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We'll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you'll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to achieve your ambitions and build your legacy.ResponsibilitiesProvide advice to leadership and operational staff on contracts, claims, litigation, compliance and other legal matters.Lead/assist in the negotiation and drafting of complex construction agreements of varying types including owner contracts, subcontracts and vendor agreements, among others.Proactively works with project teams to properly administer contracts, identify risk and implement risk mitigation plans while empowering the business to succeed.Responds to legal inquiries from within the company and issue sound and comprehensive legal advice to all internal clients and stakeholders across the business. Internal clients include operations, human resources, finance, accounting and marketing, among others.Manages outside counsel across relevant subject matter, including budgets and strategy.Conducts live training to large groups on legal and compliance related topics, including but not limited to complicated construction contracts and compliance issues relevant for publicly and privately funded construction projects.Drafts letters relating to contract administration and other issues for project teams to send to subcontractors, clients and other third parties.Works closely with senior leadership in Operations and Legal to resolve claims with third parties.Regularly (several times monthly) visits project sites in the region to collaborate with project teams.Performs other duties as assigned by the company leadership.QualificationsAt least 5-8 years of experience in the practice of complex construction law in a corporate legal department and/or a full-service law firm in the United States. Must have direct and significant experience managing complex matters in the vertical construction industry at a law firm or in-house. Please do not apply without meaningful experience as a vertical construction attorney.Requires bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university and a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law schoolExcellent academic credentialsBar Admission in the state of CaliforniaIntegrity based leadership to the coreLeads by exampleConfident and calm in complex and difficult situations/negotiationsStrong work ethic and independent self-starter who is at all times a team playerAble to work independently with minimum oversightAble to use independent business and legal judgmentDemonstrates close attention to detail with outstanding written work productAble to work effectively as part of a team with a positive and collaborative attitudeReliable, self-motivated and well organized with the ability to juggle multiple prioritiesAble to navigate ambiguity and make appropriate judgment callsAble to anticipate leadership's needs and independently identify, initiate and implement necessary actionsWorking ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.EEO StatementSuffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.Compensation InformationWhere required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk's total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.