Managing/Senior Counsel, Compliance

Provides high-level legal and operational support to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) across corporate governance, board and committee administration, entity management, compliance program development/execution, and corporate transactional work. The role maintains audit‑and‑diligence‑ready corporate records and governance documentation (minutes, resolutions, written consents, bylaws/charters), prepares executive and board materials, and coordinates information flow with internal stakeholders. It also develops and maintains compliance policies, procedures, controls, and training; monitors obligations across business units; partners on investigations/audits and risk assessments; and helps streamline contracting and internal policy adherence—enabling efficient strategic execution, reducing enterprise risk, and supporting scalable growth.

Direct Support to the Chief Legal Officer

Serve as a primary legal resource on corporate governance, corporate transactional execution, and corporate housekeeping matters.

Prepare materials, analyses, and documentation for executive leadership, the board, and external stakeholders in partnership with the CLO.

Conduct research, draft presentations, and help manage workflows to advance legal department initiatives.

Draft and update foundational governance documents, including bylaws, charters, and written consents.

Prepare board and committee meeting materials, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, and annual calendars, in coordination with the CLO.

Manage director onboarding, annual evaluations, and related governance processes in partnership with the CLO.

Compliance Program Development & Management

Develop, implement, and manage the company’s compliance program under the direction of the CLO.

Draft and maintain compliance‑related policies, procedures, controls, and training materials.

Monitor compliance obligations across business units and elevate issues as needed.

Partner on internal investigations, audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting.

Serve as a resource to business teams on compliance requirements and best practices.

Manage domestic and international entity formation, qualification, maintenance, and dissolution.

Coordinate and track the filing of annual reports, licenses, and jurisdictional compliance requirements.

Maintain accurate organizational charts and legal entity profiles.

Commercial & Internal Policy Support

Provide commercial contract drafting and review support to reduce bottlenecks and maintain consistency with corporate standards.

Develop internal corporate policies with the CLO and drive adherence to governance and operational standards.

Evaluate risk and identify issues across internal processes and commercial activities; Juris Doctor Degree, licensed to practice law in applicable state.

Minimum 8 years of legal experience (preferred: 10-12 years) in a construction law practice or corporate legal department.

Excellent writing, communication and problem‑solving skills.

Experience managing corporate governance and board support, maintaining corporate records and entities, driving compliance program execution, and providing transactional, contracting, and policy guidance.

Ability to research and provide guidance on compliance related issues throughout the company.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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