Workspire
Associate General Counsel
Location:
Denver, CO, Dallas, TX, or Phoenix, AZ
Compensation:
$240,000 to $295,000 base + bonus + benefits
About the Role This is a senior in house legal leadership opportunity with a rapidly growing, nationally operating construction and industrial services organization. The Associate General Counsel will serve as a strategic legal partner to executive leadership and operational teams, supporting complex construction operations across multiple jurisdictions.
The role offers significant scope and autonomy, blending hands on contract work with high level advisory responsibilities across construction law, commercial transactions, employment matters, real estate, and corporate governance. This individual will play a critical role in risk management, dispute strategy, and long term business growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including construction contracts, change orders, commercial contracts, real estate documents, and employment related agreements
Partner closely with executives and business leaders to identify, mitigate, and manage legal and operational risk
Support the General Counsel on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal initiatives
Oversee collections, lien enforcement, and complex contract disputes using internal and external resources
Manage litigation strategy and relationships with outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions
Provide legal guidance on employment and labor matters including compliance, workplace disputes, and HR policy issues
Advise on real estate matters including leases, landlord disputes, and property buildouts
Support corporate development efforts such as mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and enterprise risk assessments
Act as a trusted legal advisor to business units operating across multiple states
Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited and nationally recognized law school
Active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction
10+ years of legal experience with a combination of law firm and in house counsel roles
Minimum of 5 years of substantive experience in construction law and complex commercial contracts
Broad legal background spanning construction, commercial transactions, litigation, and employment law
Proven experience handling sophisticated disputes, lien matters, and high value collections
Ability to operate independently in a fast paced, high accountability environment
Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at the executive level
Preferred Experience
Deep experience advising construction or specialty contracting organizations
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and legal risk management in construction environments
Experience with corporate governance, compliance frameworks, and business licensing
Demonstrated success in dispute avoidance and proactive risk mitigation strategies
Exposure to additional practice areas such as arbitration or intellectual property
Why This Opportunity This role is ideal for a senior construction focused attorney who wants to move beyond pure legal execution and into true business partnership. The organization is well capitalized, growth oriented, and values legal leadership that is practical, strategic, and commercially minded.
Equal Employment Opportunity This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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Denver, CO, Dallas, TX, or Phoenix, AZ
Compensation:
$240,000 to $295,000 base + bonus + benefits
About the Role This is a senior in house legal leadership opportunity with a rapidly growing, nationally operating construction and industrial services organization. The Associate General Counsel will serve as a strategic legal partner to executive leadership and operational teams, supporting complex construction operations across multiple jurisdictions.
The role offers significant scope and autonomy, blending hands on contract work with high level advisory responsibilities across construction law, commercial transactions, employment matters, real estate, and corporate governance. This individual will play a critical role in risk management, dispute strategy, and long term business growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including construction contracts, change orders, commercial contracts, real estate documents, and employment related agreements
Partner closely with executives and business leaders to identify, mitigate, and manage legal and operational risk
Support the General Counsel on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal initiatives
Oversee collections, lien enforcement, and complex contract disputes using internal and external resources
Manage litigation strategy and relationships with outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions
Provide legal guidance on employment and labor matters including compliance, workplace disputes, and HR policy issues
Advise on real estate matters including leases, landlord disputes, and property buildouts
Support corporate development efforts such as mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and enterprise risk assessments
Act as a trusted legal advisor to business units operating across multiple states
Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited and nationally recognized law school
Active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction
10+ years of legal experience with a combination of law firm and in house counsel roles
Minimum of 5 years of substantive experience in construction law and complex commercial contracts
Broad legal background spanning construction, commercial transactions, litigation, and employment law
Proven experience handling sophisticated disputes, lien matters, and high value collections
Ability to operate independently in a fast paced, high accountability environment
Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at the executive level
Preferred Experience
Deep experience advising construction or specialty contracting organizations
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and legal risk management in construction environments
Experience with corporate governance, compliance frameworks, and business licensing
Demonstrated success in dispute avoidance and proactive risk mitigation strategies
Exposure to additional practice areas such as arbitration or intellectual property
Why This Opportunity This role is ideal for a senior construction focused attorney who wants to move beyond pure legal execution and into true business partnership. The organization is well capitalized, growth oriented, and values legal leadership that is practical, strategic, and commercially minded.
Equal Employment Opportunity This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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