The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western
Corporate Counsel
The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. We are currently seeking
Corporate Counsel
for our Corporate Legal Department located in Chicago, IL.
As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.
There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:
Challenging, complex work
Creative and innovative problem solving environment
Supportive, communicative managers who reward your hard work
Opportunities for growth, training, and development
Responsibilities
Advises management on applicable legal and regulatory issues as well as any changes in laws or regulations that impact the company.
Transactional contract responsibility including but not limited to the underwriting of contract documents, risk assessment, preparation of comments and questions to the project owners, and working closely with our operations team and our partners to adequately address and mitigate risk and cost.
Review, draft, and negotiate contractual agreements to support operations, including owner contracts, joint venture agreements, design agreements, teaming agreements, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and other agreements as necessary.
Provide counsel to operations teams on contract administration including dispute resolution and mitigation, claim preparation, and subcontractor and supplier management.
Provide counsel to operational staff regarding legal project performance issues, including but not limited to subcontractor default, bond and mechanic lien claims, project claims, and contract compliance.
Provide advice and counsel to operational staff regarding project performance issues, including but not limited to subcontractor default, bond and mechanic lien claims, owner claims, contract compliance and development of claims as needed.
Review and advise on proposed lease agreements, vendor agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, and other third-party agreements as necessary.
Monitor and manage pending litigation including but not limited to commercial litigation with third parties.
Monitor and oversee all pending litigation including but not limited to subcontractor litigation, wrongful termination, and contract litigation.
Provide timely legal advice, counsel and support as needed for operations.
Perform other job functions as are necessary and may be assigned to support the legal needs of the company.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
4-7 years of practical relevant experience
Admission to a state bar
Construction and transactional experience preferred
Highly developed written and oral communication skills
Ability to assess potential risks, benefits and consequences of decisions, balancing legal and practical business considerations
Travel as necessary to attend meetings, conduct trainings, audits and investigations
Salary Range: $115K - $175K
Division:
Service Group
Job Category:
Legal & Compliance
Job Type:
Full_time
The Walsh Group, Ltd. is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran
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Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. We are currently seeking
Corporate Counsel
for our Corporate Legal Department located in Chicago, IL.
As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.
There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:
Challenging, complex work
Creative and innovative problem solving environment
Supportive, communicative managers who reward your hard work
Opportunities for growth, training, and development
Responsibilities
Advises management on applicable legal and regulatory issues as well as any changes in laws or regulations that impact the company.
Transactional contract responsibility including but not limited to the underwriting of contract documents, risk assessment, preparation of comments and questions to the project owners, and working closely with our operations team and our partners to adequately address and mitigate risk and cost.
Review, draft, and negotiate contractual agreements to support operations, including owner contracts, joint venture agreements, design agreements, teaming agreements, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and other agreements as necessary.
Provide counsel to operations teams on contract administration including dispute resolution and mitigation, claim preparation, and subcontractor and supplier management.
Provide counsel to operational staff regarding legal project performance issues, including but not limited to subcontractor default, bond and mechanic lien claims, project claims, and contract compliance.
Provide advice and counsel to operational staff regarding project performance issues, including but not limited to subcontractor default, bond and mechanic lien claims, owner claims, contract compliance and development of claims as needed.
Review and advise on proposed lease agreements, vendor agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, and other third-party agreements as necessary.
Monitor and manage pending litigation including but not limited to commercial litigation with third parties.
Monitor and oversee all pending litigation including but not limited to subcontractor litigation, wrongful termination, and contract litigation.
Provide timely legal advice, counsel and support as needed for operations.
Perform other job functions as are necessary and may be assigned to support the legal needs of the company.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
4-7 years of practical relevant experience
Admission to a state bar
Construction and transactional experience preferred
Highly developed written and oral communication skills
Ability to assess potential risks, benefits and consequences of decisions, balancing legal and practical business considerations
Travel as necessary to attend meetings, conduct trainings, audits and investigations
Salary Range: $115K - $175K
Division:
Service Group
Job Category:
Legal & Compliance
Job Type:
Full_time
The Walsh Group, Ltd. is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran
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