Corporate Counsel - Construction, Commercial Contracts & Employment

Corporate Counsel Position

Archetype Infrastructure Solutions is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to serve as the company's primary legal advisor supporting its Division 26 (Electrical), Division 27 (Communications), and Division 28 (Electronic Safety & Security) operations nationwide.

This role will partner closely with executive leadership to review and negotiate commercial contracts, advise on employment law, support construction and subcontracting operations, manage legal risk, oversee compliance, and help scale the organization as it expands across the United States.

The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for protecting the company while enabling efficient business operations and strategic growth.

Commercial Contracts

Review, draft, negotiate, and approve:

• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Subcontract Agreements
• Prime Contractor Agreements
• Customer Terms & Conditions
• Vendor Agreements
• Purchase Orders
• Change Orders
• Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs)
• Staffing Agreements
• Professional Services Agreements
• Consulting Agreements

Review and negotiate:

• Limitation of Liability
• Indemnification
• Warranty language
• Payment terms
• Insurance requirements
• Liquidated damages
• Schedule obligations
• Termination clauses
• Flow-down provisions
• Confidentiality
• Intellectual Property
• Force Majeure

Construction & Infrastructure Legal Support

Provide legal guidance related to:

• Division 26 Electrical projects
• Division 27 Communications Infrastructure
• Division 28 Security Systems
• Data Center construction
• Mission Critical facilities
• Hyperscale projects
• Government contracts (if applicable)

Support:

• Subcontract administration
• Claims avoidance
• Contract disputes
• Change order disputes
• Delay claims
• Payment disputes
• Mechanic's lien issues
• Licensing requirements
• Multi-state contractor compliance

Employment Law

Advise executive leadership and HR regarding:

• Hiring practices
• Wage & Hour compliance
• FLSA
• EEOC
• ADA
• FMLA
• OSHA
• Background Checks
• Drug Testing
• Employment Agreements
• Non-Competes (where enforceable)
• Confidentiality Agreements
• Internal investigations
• Employee Relations
• Terminations

Corporate Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

• Federal employment laws
• State employment laws
• Contractor licensing
• Construction regulations
• OSHA
• Client compliance requirements
• Insurance obligations
• Data privacy
• Record retention
• Corporate governance

Risk Management

Partner with Finance, HR, Operations, and Safety to:

• Reduce legal exposure
• Evaluate project risk
• Review insurance language
• Coordinate with insurance carriers
• Manage litigation
• Work with outside counsel
• Oversee claims
• Support EPL, General Liability, Professional Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Builder's Risk matters

Executive Support

Advise the CEO, COO, and executive leadership on:

• Strategic growth
• Acquisitions
• New markets
• Joint ventures
• Partnerships
• Business structure
• Corporate governance
• Major customer negotiations

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Ability to obtain or maintain Texas licensure if required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant legal experience
• Extensive commercial contract negotiation experience
• Strong knowledge of employment law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional analytical and negotiation abilities

Preferred

Experience supporting one or more of the following industries:

• Electrical Construction
• Communications Infrastructure
• Electronic Security
• Data Centers
• Commercial Construction
• Industrial Construction
• Staffing
• Professional Services
• Technology Infrastructure

Experience with:

• Multi-state operations
• Construction contracts
• Public and private sector projects
• Large enterprise customers
• Insurance and risk management
• OSHA compliance
• Contractor licensing

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Sound Business Judgment
• Executive Presence
• Contract Negotiation
• Risk Assessment
• Employment Law
• Commercial Litigation Management
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Relationship Building
• Attention to Detail
• High Integrity
• Confidentiality

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional travel (up to 20%)
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
• Ability to attend meetings at customer locations, project sites, and company offices

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Technology Allowance
• Executive Leadership Development Opportunities

Why Join AIS?

This is a unique opportunity to build the legal function of a rapidly growing national infrastructure company. As Corporate Counsel, you will play a key role in shaping the organization's legal strategy, supporting executive decision-making, and protecting the Company as it expands across the United States.

If you are a business-minded attorney who enjoys solving complex challenges, negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements, and partnering with executive leadership to drive growth, we invite you to join our team.

Archetype Infrastructure Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a workplace built on integrity, inclusion, professionalism, and respect.