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Job Description
About the role
– Corporate Counsel will provide legal oversight of the Company’s commercial transactions, focusing on design and construction contract negotiations, drafting, and dispute resolution related to large, complex public and private construction projects. The Counsel will also manage claims, disputes, and litigation, including government claims, commercial disputes, and compliance and personnel matters.
Compensation
– Colorado: $130,000 - $160,000 annually.
On-Site
– Unless stated otherwise, this role is on-site at the location detailed in the job post.
Military Affiliation
– This posting notes opportunities for Veterans, transitioning military, National Guard and Reserve members, military spouses, wounded warriors, and their caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education, and experience, please submit and follow the next steps.
Essential Duties
Provide general legal advice and representation to the Company on a wide variety of complex legal issues and disputes.
In conjunction with Legal and Senior Operations management, manage all aspects of claims, disputes, and litigation, including strategy, contract interpretation, risk and cost assessments, settlements, and management of outside counsel.
Manage the discovery process for litigation matters, including holds, document production, and e-discovery.
Develop and deliver training and materials to employees; apply in-depth knowledge of business processes to protect the Company’s interests in commercial transactions.
Identify and resolve complex issues arising during contracting, project execution, and day-to-day operations with innovative solutions.
Support and assist with the Company’s compliance programs; lead investigations and ensure policies, templates, and processes are current and accurate.
Provide legal support related to labor and employment matters in collaboration with management and HR.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
License to practice law in Colorado.
At least three years of experience in construction litigation or construction transactions; five or more years preferred.
Experience preparing and litigating government construction claims is preferred.
Strong analytical, writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; ability to prioritize under deadlines.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; valid driver’s license.
Other Qualifications
Ability to identify business and compliance risks and develop action plans.
Understanding of commercial insurance, risk management, surety bonds, and related policies.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; high confidentiality standards.
Broad knowledge of additional business areas beyond core legal skills.
Benefits
Company-paid medical, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) with employer matching.
Health savings account (HSA) where available; employee assistance program (EAP).
Paid time off from hire; annual bonus plan for salaried employees; cell phone allowance; vehicle or vehicle allowance where applicable; potential COLA based on location.
Location & Details
City: Greeley
State: Colorado
Job Code: Construction1 Construction
Affiliate Sponsor: Hensel Phelps
Salary Range: >$100,000
Seniority level
– Mid-Senior level
Employment type
– Full-time
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Corporate Counsel - Greeley, CO
role at
VetJobs
Job Description
About the role
– Corporate Counsel will provide legal oversight of the Company’s commercial transactions, focusing on design and construction contract negotiations, drafting, and dispute resolution related to large, complex public and private construction projects. The Counsel will also manage claims, disputes, and litigation, including government claims, commercial disputes, and compliance and personnel matters.
Compensation
– Colorado: $130,000 - $160,000 annually.
On-Site
– Unless stated otherwise, this role is on-site at the location detailed in the job post.
Military Affiliation
– This posting notes opportunities for Veterans, transitioning military, National Guard and Reserve members, military spouses, wounded warriors, and their caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education, and experience, please submit and follow the next steps.
Essential Duties
Provide general legal advice and representation to the Company on a wide variety of complex legal issues and disputes.
In conjunction with Legal and Senior Operations management, manage all aspects of claims, disputes, and litigation, including strategy, contract interpretation, risk and cost assessments, settlements, and management of outside counsel.
Manage the discovery process for litigation matters, including holds, document production, and e-discovery.
Develop and deliver training and materials to employees; apply in-depth knowledge of business processes to protect the Company’s interests in commercial transactions.
Identify and resolve complex issues arising during contracting, project execution, and day-to-day operations with innovative solutions.
Support and assist with the Company’s compliance programs; lead investigations and ensure policies, templates, and processes are current and accurate.
Provide legal support related to labor and employment matters in collaboration with management and HR.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
License to practice law in Colorado.
At least three years of experience in construction litigation or construction transactions; five or more years preferred.
Experience preparing and litigating government construction claims is preferred.
Strong analytical, writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; ability to prioritize under deadlines.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; valid driver’s license.
Other Qualifications
Ability to identify business and compliance risks and develop action plans.
Understanding of commercial insurance, risk management, surety bonds, and related policies.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; high confidentiality standards.
Broad knowledge of additional business areas beyond core legal skills.
Benefits
Company-paid medical, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) with employer matching.
Health savings account (HSA) where available; employee assistance program (EAP).
Paid time off from hire; annual bonus plan for salaried employees; cell phone allowance; vehicle or vehicle allowance where applicable; potential COLA based on location.
Location & Details
City: Greeley
State: Colorado
Job Code: Construction1 Construction
Affiliate Sponsor: Hensel Phelps
Salary Range: >$100,000
Seniority level
– Mid-Senior level
Employment type
– Full-time
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