Counsel

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering: Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low-cost medical, vision and dental Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation 4.5% Company Match 401(k) Plan $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit Competitive Compensation and Bonuses Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Advancement Opportunities Why This Job CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential. What You’ll Do Manage CMC’s litigation docket, including construction disputes (contract claims, product liability, warranty, delay and disruption, mechanic’s liens) and commercial matters (breach of contract, collections, indemnity and contribution) Coordinate with risk management/insurance carriers on tendered claims, coverage, and defense of insured matters; select, retain, and direct outside counsel; set litigation strategy, approve budgets, and hold firms accountable to performance expectations Partner with business teams to identify and resolve potential disputes before escalation, advise on contract terms and documentation best practices, manage litigation holds, and provide regular reporting on case status, exposure, and outcomes to leadership Maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning all company matters, including but not limited to personnel actions, legal actions, etc. Ensure all legal requirements, building and safety codes, safety inspections, city guidelines, and local and state regulations are met for the construction project Communicate and manage established tasks with clients in various areas of the business regarding legal issues and requirements What You’ll Need Ability to read, comprehend, and negotiate legal documents Experience working with Legal, Audit and compliance staff Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines Your Education Bachelor’s degree & JD required; 5-7 years of construction litigation strongly preferred We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years and we’re just getting started. If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career and our world forward. Let’s build a better world! CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr