ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
Assistant General Counsel
ARCO a Family of Construction Companies, Emeryville, California, United States
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ABOUT YOU Are you a service-minded attorney with solid technical expertise in construction and contract drafting and negotiating? Do you want to better understand the business considerations that inform risk management decisions? If so, we have an exciting, long‑term opportunity for you. We are ARCO, a family of construction companies, and we’re looking for a service‑oriented attorney to join our team in Emeryville, CA.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Industry‑leading performance‑based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401(kli>
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
1‑month paid sabbatical after every 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
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Collaborate closely with legal team members 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 5+ years of experience practicing construction law.
Experience in, or working closely with, construction organizations or firms preferred.
Strong substantive experience in transactional practice or a 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 all parties’ 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, depending 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.
Candidates do not need to meet every qualification to be considered. If you possess relevant experience and skills and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
MAKE YOUR MOVE We are proud to be one of the fastest‑growing, privately‑owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design‑build experts. We have completed over 6,550 design‑build projects nationwide and ranked #6 on ENR’s Design‑Build Firms list and #29 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list of 2025. Most importantly, our clients trust us and want to do business with us. If you can make a difference at ARCO, we look forward to meeting you.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER EOE, including disability/vets
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ABOUT YOU Are you a service-minded attorney with solid technical expertise in construction and contract drafting and negotiating? Do you want to better understand the business considerations that inform risk management decisions? If so, we have an exciting, long‑term opportunity for you. We are ARCO, a family of construction companies, and we’re looking for a service‑oriented attorney to join our team in Emeryville, CA.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Industry‑leading performance‑based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401(kli>
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
1‑month paid sabbatical after every 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
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Collaborate closely with legal team members 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 5+ years of experience practicing construction law.
Experience in, or working closely with, construction organizations or firms preferred.
Strong substantive experience in transactional practice or a 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 all parties’ 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, depending 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.
Candidates do not need to meet every qualification to be considered. If you possess relevant experience and skills and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
MAKE YOUR MOVE We are proud to be one of the fastest‑growing, privately‑owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design‑build experts. We have completed over 6,550 design‑build projects nationwide and ranked #6 on ENR’s Design‑Build Firms list and #29 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list of 2025. Most importantly, our clients trust us and want to do business with us. If you can make a difference at ARCO, we look forward to meeting you.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER EOE, including disability/vets
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