ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
Assistant General Counsel
ARCO a Family of Construction Companies, Framingham, Massachusetts, us, 01704
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Assistant General Counsel
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ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
in Framingham, MA.
Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly. About You Are you a service-minded attorney? Do you have solid technical expertise in construction and contract drafting and negotiating? Do you want to better understand the business considerations that inform risk management decisions? Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic in-house legal team that serves a dynamic and growing business? If the answer is “Yes,” we invite you to consider an exciting, long-term opportunity with ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. We are looking for a service-oriented attorney to join our team in our Framingham, MA office. What We Can Offer You
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Traditional and Roth 401k Tuition reimbursement for associates Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel 1-week paid volunteer leave each year 100% charitable match Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 100% paid 12-week maternity leave A Day in the Life
Collaborate with the legal team across the United States to manage contract and other risks. Collaborate with project managers and leaders to understand business objectives when negotiating agreements. Advise members of the safety, finance, IT, and HR teams. Review, draft, and negotiate construction and other contracts with minimal supervision. Manage, maintain, and coordinate documentation related to construction contracts and day-to-day project operations. Prepare and present training to non-legal business operators on legal issues in the construction industry. Assess and mitigate ARCO’s risk and provide recommendations to the General Counsel and leadership. Maintain and grow relationships with vendors and title companies. Support Operations and Leadership in problem-solving and risk management. Manage communications and deliverables in a deadline-driven environment. Work well with and effectively direct the work of shared paralegal support. Necessary Qualifications
Licensed Attorney with 8+ years of experience practicing construction law Experience in, or working closely with, construction organizations or firms (preferred) Strong substantive experience in transactional practice or a combination of transactional and construction litigation/claims management (preferred) Experience leading negotiations of construction contracts or dispute resolution with sophisticated counterparties and ability to understand Owner/Subcontractor/Contractor perspectives Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify legal issues and risks and provide practical solutions Familiarity with insurance in the construction industry (preferred) Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders Flexible, with excellent and timely written and verbal communication skills Able to lead and follow based on circumstances Desire to work as part of a highly collaborative legal team Active listener, proactive leadership, collaborative and communicative Enjoy working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business environment Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines Make Your Move We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, with over 30 years of design-build experience. We have completed over 6,300 design-build projects across 48 states and 48 major cities. We rank highly in industry lists and are committed to the hard work that brought us to where we are today. If you’re excited to contribute, we’d like to meet you. ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes or for candidates submitted directly to hiring managers. LEGAL DISCLAIMER EOE, including disability/vets Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Construction
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Assistant General Counsel
role at
ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
in Framingham, MA.
Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly. About You Are you a service-minded attorney? Do you have solid technical expertise in construction and contract drafting and negotiating? Do you want to better understand the business considerations that inform risk management decisions? Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic in-house legal team that serves a dynamic and growing business? If the answer is “Yes,” we invite you to consider an exciting, long-term opportunity with ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. We are looking for a service-oriented attorney to join our team in our Framingham, MA office. What We Can Offer You
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Traditional and Roth 401k Tuition reimbursement for associates Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel 1-week paid volunteer leave each year 100% charitable match Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 100% paid 12-week maternity leave A Day in the Life
Collaborate with the legal team across the United States to manage contract and other risks. Collaborate with project managers and leaders to understand business objectives when negotiating agreements. Advise members of the safety, finance, IT, and HR teams. Review, draft, and negotiate construction and other contracts with minimal supervision. Manage, maintain, and coordinate documentation related to construction contracts and day-to-day project operations. Prepare and present training to non-legal business operators on legal issues in the construction industry. Assess and mitigate ARCO’s risk and provide recommendations to the General Counsel and leadership. Maintain and grow relationships with vendors and title companies. Support Operations and Leadership in problem-solving and risk management. Manage communications and deliverables in a deadline-driven environment. Work well with and effectively direct the work of shared paralegal support. Necessary Qualifications
Licensed Attorney with 8+ years of experience practicing construction law Experience in, or working closely with, construction organizations or firms (preferred) Strong substantive experience in transactional practice or a combination of transactional and construction litigation/claims management (preferred) Experience leading negotiations of construction contracts or dispute resolution with sophisticated counterparties and ability to understand Owner/Subcontractor/Contractor perspectives Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify legal issues and risks and provide practical solutions Familiarity with insurance in the construction industry (preferred) Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders Flexible, with excellent and timely written and verbal communication skills Able to lead and follow based on circumstances Desire to work as part of a highly collaborative legal team Active listener, proactive leadership, collaborative and communicative Enjoy working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business environment Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines Make Your Move We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, with over 30 years of design-build experience. We have completed over 6,300 design-build projects across 48 states and 48 major cities. We rank highly in industry lists and are committed to the hard work that brought us to where we are today. If you’re excited to contribute, we’d like to meet you. ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes or for candidates submitted directly to hiring managers. LEGAL DISCLAIMER EOE, including disability/vets Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Construction
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