ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
Assistant General Counsel
ARCO a Family of Construction Companies, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897
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Assistant General Counsel
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ARCO a Family of Construction Companies .
Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today. We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, seeking a service-oriented attorney with strong technical expertise in construction and contract drafting and negotiating to join our in-house legal team in St. Louis, MO. 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!” then we have an exciting, long-term opportunity for you. We are looking for a service-oriented Attorney to join our team in our St. Louis, MO 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 From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country - constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services. A Day in the Life
Collaborate closely with other members of the legal team located across the United States to implement enterprise-wide, accepted approaches to managing contract and other risks Collaborate closely with project managers and leaders to understand business objectives when negotiating agreements Collaborate with and 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 all documentation related to construction contracts and day-to-day issues arising from construction project operations Prepare and present training to non-legal business operators on legal and legal-adjacent issues in the construction industry Assess and mitigate ARCO’s risk and provide suggestions to General Counsel and business leadership Maintain and grow relationships with vendors and title companies Assist Operations and Leadership in problem-solving and managing risk Manage communications and deliverables in a deadline-driven environment Work well with, and can efficiently direct 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 combination of transactional and construction litigation/claims management is preferred Experience leading negotiations of construction contracts or dispute resolution with sophisticated counterparties and ability to understand the Owner, Subcontractor and/or Contractor's points of view Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for identifying legal issues and risks, analyzing complex problems, and providing practical and effective 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 with equal ease, based on circumstances Desire to work as part of a highly collaborative legal team Active listener, proactive leadership approach, collaborative and communicative Enjoy working in the office, in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business environment Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while working 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 experience as design-build experts and a track record of completing thousands of projects nationwide. ARCO is an equal opportunity employer. ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting 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 and for candidates who are sent directly to our 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 .
Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today. We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, seeking a service-oriented attorney with strong technical expertise in construction and contract drafting and negotiating to join our in-house legal team in St. Louis, MO. 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!” then we have an exciting, long-term opportunity for you. We are looking for a service-oriented Attorney to join our team in our St. Louis, MO 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 From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country - constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services. A Day in the Life
Collaborate closely with other members of the legal team located across the United States to implement enterprise-wide, accepted approaches to managing contract and other risks Collaborate closely with project managers and leaders to understand business objectives when negotiating agreements Collaborate with and 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 all documentation related to construction contracts and day-to-day issues arising from construction project operations Prepare and present training to non-legal business operators on legal and legal-adjacent issues in the construction industry Assess and mitigate ARCO’s risk and provide suggestions to General Counsel and business leadership Maintain and grow relationships with vendors and title companies Assist Operations and Leadership in problem-solving and managing risk Manage communications and deliverables in a deadline-driven environment Work well with, and can efficiently direct 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 combination of transactional and construction litigation/claims management is preferred Experience leading negotiations of construction contracts or dispute resolution with sophisticated counterparties and ability to understand the Owner, Subcontractor and/or Contractor's points of view Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for identifying legal issues and risks, analyzing complex problems, and providing practical and effective 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 with equal ease, based on circumstances Desire to work as part of a highly collaborative legal team Active listener, proactive leadership approach, collaborative and communicative Enjoy working in the office, in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business environment Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while working 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 experience as design-build experts and a track record of completing thousands of projects nationwide. ARCO is an equal opportunity employer. ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting 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 and for candidates who are sent directly to our 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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