Corporate Counsel, Construction

We are looking to add to our Legal team!

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate Degree (Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management preferred);
• Active law license required (TN state bar licensure is a plus);
• Minimum of three (3) years as a licensed and practicing attorney, either in private practice or in-house;
• Construction law experience (contracts and litigation);
• Excellent analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving capabilities;
• Strong initiative, flexibility, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, both independently and in a team setting;
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and management skills;
• Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-attorney team members;

Job Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, analyze and negotiate construction related contracts;
• Collaborate with project teams and corporate leadership to identify risks and mitigate exposure;
• Assist with development of affirmative claims and defense of claims against the company;
• Act as internal support to outside counsel on construction related matters (investigation, collection of information, response to litigation related requests, development of case strategy, etc.);
• Provide legal guidance to corporate leadership on various construction and risk related matters;
• Provide internal training to project teams on a variety of legal and risk management topics;
• Provide support for the Chief Legal Officer, as needed;
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Cooper Steel is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other factors. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.