ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
Assistant General Counsel
ARCO a Family of Construction Companies, Framingham, Massachusetts, us, 01704
We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. We are looking for a service-oriented Attorney to join our team in our Framingham, MA office.
Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. 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, this is an exciting, long-term opportunity.
Arco emphasizes fair treatment of people, a drug-free workplace, and equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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 subcontractors, ARCO values diversity and inclusion as drivers of delivering the best solutions to our customers.
A Day in the Life
Collaborate with the legal team across the United States to implement enterprise-wide approaches to managing contract and other risks
Collaborate 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 construction topics
Assess and mitigate ARCO’s risk and provide recommendations to General Counsel and business leadership
Maintain and grow relationships with vendors and title companies
Assist Operations and Leadership in problem-solving and risk management
Manage communications and deliverables in a deadline-driven environment
Coordinate and 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 is preferred
Strong transactional practice experience or a mix of transactional and construction litigation/claims management is preferred
Experience leading negotiations of construction contracts or dispute resolution with sophisticated counterparties
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and provide practical solutions
Familiarity with insurance in the construction industry is preferred
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
Flexible, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead and follow as appropriate for the situation
Desire to work as part of a highly collaborative legal team
Active listener with proactive leadership and collaborative approach
Enjoy working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
Make Your Move ARCO is a fast-growing, privately-owned company with over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,300 design-build projects across 48 states and 48 major cities. We rank among top design-build and contracting firms nationally and seek people who share our enthusiasm and respect for hard work.
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 submitted directly to our hiring managers.
Legal Disclaimer EOE, including disability/veterans
Job Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Legal
Industries : Construction
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Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. 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, this is an exciting, long-term opportunity.
Arco emphasizes fair treatment of people, a drug-free workplace, and equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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 subcontractors, ARCO values diversity and inclusion as drivers of delivering the best solutions to our customers.
A Day in the Life
Collaborate with the legal team across the United States to implement enterprise-wide approaches to managing contract and other risks
Collaborate 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 construction topics
Assess and mitigate ARCO’s risk and provide recommendations to General Counsel and business leadership
Maintain and grow relationships with vendors and title companies
Assist Operations and Leadership in problem-solving and risk management
Manage communications and deliverables in a deadline-driven environment
Coordinate and 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 is preferred
Strong transactional practice experience or a mix of transactional and construction litigation/claims management is preferred
Experience leading negotiations of construction contracts or dispute resolution with sophisticated counterparties
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and provide practical solutions
Familiarity with insurance in the construction industry is preferred
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
Flexible, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead and follow as appropriate for the situation
Desire to work as part of a highly collaborative legal team
Active listener with proactive leadership and collaborative approach
Enjoy working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
Make Your Move ARCO is a fast-growing, privately-owned company with over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,300 design-build projects across 48 states and 48 major cities. We rank among top design-build and contracting firms nationally and seek people who share our enthusiasm and respect for hard work.
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 submitted directly to our hiring managers.
Legal Disclaimer EOE, including disability/veterans
Job Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Legal
Industries : Construction
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