Corporate Law Attorney

The Corporate Counsel provides legal counsel and support across a broad range of business and operational matters while partnering closely with the General Counsel to manage the Company's legal affairs. This position serves as a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders by identifying legal risks, developing practical business solutions, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
The Corporate Counsel advises and supports all aspects of the Company's operations, including contract review and negotiation, construction law, claims management, litigation oversight, employment matters, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, policy development, and risk management. Working as a legal generalist, this position collaborates with business leaders to proactively protect the Company's interests while advancing strategic business objectives.

SITE / TEAM OVERVIEW

The Corporate Counsel works closely with the General Counsel and partners with Operations, Project Management, Safety, Human Resources, Finance, Risk Management, and Executive Leadership to identify risks, resolve complex legal issues, and facilitate sound business decisions.
Legal Counsel & Business Partnership

Provide timely legal advice and practical business guidance to management regarding legal rights, obligations, and business risks.
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders by balancing legal risk with operational and strategic objectives.
Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external business partners to facilitate sound legal and business decisions.
Communicate complex legal concepts in a clear, practical, and business-oriented manner.
Contract Review & Negotiation

Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide variety of legal agreements, including owner contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, vendor and service agreements, professional service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, licensing agreements, settlement agreements, and other commercial contracts.
Advise project teams and business leaders on contractual obligations, risk allocation, and contract interpretation throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.
Develop and maintain contract templates and standard legal language to improve consistency and reduce organizational risk.
Risk Management & Compliance

Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry requirements.
Review and analyze new and existing laws and regulations impacting the construction industry and communicate potential business impacts to leadership.
Evaluate construction claims and disputes, providing strategic legal recommendations to resolve issues and minimize organizational risk.
Provide legal guidance regarding workers' compensation, insurance claims, OSHA matters, and other risk management issues in partnership with Safety, and Risk Management
Construction Law & Claims Management

Support project teams in resolving construction-related legal issues, including contract administration, change order disputes, payment disputes, mechanic's liens, bond claims, construction defect matters, workers' compensation, insurance-related issues, and other project-related claims.
Provide legal analysis and strategic recommendations regarding construction claims, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation.
Assist in evaluating potential claims and developing strategies to minimize legal exposure.
Litigation & Outside Counsel Management

Coordinate and manage outside counsel on litigation, arbitration, mediation, administrative proceedings, workers' compensation matters, and other legal proceedings.
Monitor litigation progress, budgets, and case strategy while ensuring alignment with Company objectives.
Assist with document preservation and collection, discovery, witness preparation, and other litigation support activities.
Partner with Human Resources to provide legal guidance regarding employment matters, workplace investigations, accommodations, employee relations, and compliance with employment laws.
Assist with corporate governance matters, entity maintenance, regulatory filings, and other corporate legal requirements.
Review Company policies and procedures and recommend revisions to maintain legal compliance and operational effectiveness.
Legal Research & Policy Development

Conduct legal research, analyze complex legal issues, and prepare legal memoranda, recommendations, and guidance for leadership.
Develop, review, and update Company policies, procedures, and legal resources to support compliance and operational excellence.
Develop and deliver legal education and training for leadership and employees on relevant legal topics.
Maintain the highest level of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards when handling sensitive legal matters.
Perform other duties, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel.
degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
Active member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona, or eligible to practice in Arizona under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 38 (In-House Counsel).
Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
Experience representing construction companies, contractors, developers, engineering firms, or similar commercial organizations.
Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
Experience analyzing legal risk and providing practical business-focused legal advice.
Strong knowledge of construction law, contract law, and commercial transactions.
Working knowledge of construction claims, insurance, risk transfer, employment law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a practical, business-oriented manner.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal research platforms.
Five or more years of in-house counsel or construction law experience.
Experience with litigation management and oversight of outside counsel.
Familiarity with OSHA, employment law, public contracting, procurement, licensing, environmental compliance, and corporate governance.
Primarily performed in an office or project office environment
May occasionally visit active construction project sites.
Frequent sitting, computer use, phone communication, and document handling
May occasionally lift or move office materials up to 25 pounds.
Ability to wear PPE when visiting job sites.
Ability to safely navigate uneven terrain, stairs, and active construction environments while visiting project sites.
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