Assistant General Counsel

Position Overview

Reporting to Kiewits Group General Counsel Strategic Resolutions, the Assistant General Counsel will be responsible for managing to resolution litigation, claims, insured matters, government investigations, and other actual or potential disputes. The complexity of the work is unique and significant. Matters often involve over $100 million in dispute arising out of some of the largest high-profile construction projects being built in North America today.

Company Overview

Kiewits roots can be traced back to 1884 when the Kiewit family started its small, local masonry contracting company. Kiewit has since grown to be one of the leading construction and engineering firms across North America and operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Kiewits scale of operations is immense. With revenues of approximately $14 billion and no operational long-term debt, Kiewits strong balance sheet offers clients the assurance that their projects will get completed. Kiewits commitment to safety, quality and environmental stewardship is ingrained in everything it does. Its visible in Kiewits core values, the work that it builds and in its people. Kiewits four core values People, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship are its business ethics.

Location

Lone Tree, CO is the primary location. Willing to consider candidates in other office areas including: Omaha, NE, Lenexa, KS or Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

Perform initial case assessment and review of relevant contractual provisions, facts, and applicable law to provide early accurate case/matter risk assessments.
Participate as an integral member of teams in the development of detailed claims.
Collaborate with outside counsel, internal resources, and external experts on the resolution of claims, disputes, and other matters.
Coordinate resolution strategy with the internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.
Lead strategic management of assigned legal matters in collaboration with internal and external resources and stakeholders.
Provide training to operations leaders on lessons learned.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in a state bar association.
10+ years of demonstrated legal experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, or public law department where the work was primarily litigation-related and involved first chair trial experience.
Background in construction law, government contracts, government investigations, environmental law and labor law preferred but not necessary.
Flexibility to travel as necessary to support the needs and demands of the work.

Key Attributes
Excellent legal analysis and communication skills.
The ability to clearly and concisely express and explain complex legal issues and analysis to colleagues as well as non-lawyers, including executive management.
Creative problem-solving skills with entrepreneurial approach.
Self-driven and collaborative to achieve goals independently, as well as in teams.
Ability to thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities.
Excellent writing, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills.
Personal and professional resonance within the Companys culture is essential.