Construction Attorney
Contracts Counsel ยท Missouri license preferred, not required
The Opportunity
Our client is a well-established national construction and specialty trade contractor seeking a Construction Attorney / Contracts Counsel to support contract review, negotiation, risk management, and legal guidance across major construction projects.
This is a confidential opportunity with a highly respected company known for delivering complex electrical, technology, specialty systems, and integrated facility service projects nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate construction contracts, subcontract agreements, vendor agreements, purchase orders, and master service agreements.
- Support contract management from review through execution, administration, and closeout.
- Advise leadership and project teams on contract risk, indemnity, insurance, payment terms, change orders, delays, claims, and dispute resolution.
- Partner with operations, project executives, project managers, finance, and risk teams to identify and reduce legal exposure.
- Assist with construction claims, subcontractor disputes, lien issues, payment concerns, and project documentation.
- Work with outside counsel as needed.
- Help improve contract templates, legal processes, and internal best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Active law license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Strong construction contract management experience.
- Experience working with or supporting a General Contractor, Mechanical Contractor, Electrical Contractor, or specialty trade contractor.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, risk management, claims, subcontractor agreements, and project-related legal issues.
- Practical, business-minded, and comfortable working directly with operations and leadership teams.
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.
Preferred Experience
- In-house legal experience with a construction company.
- Experience with electrical, mechanical, data center, industrial, healthcare, government, or large commercial construction projects.
- Multi-state construction law or national contractor experience.
Compensation & Process
Compensation
Competitive compensation and benefits package based on experience.
Confidentiality
All inquiries will be handled confidentially. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the process.
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