Assistant General Counsel, Global Operations - Construction and Infrastructure

Micron • Boise, ID

1d • Remote

About The Position

Micron Technology is seeking an experienced construction attorney to join its Global Operations legal team. This role will support the development and expansion of manufacturing and related infrastructure. The position is construction-first, with adjacent support for project development, infrastructure, utilities, and selected real estate interface matters. The attorney will collaborate with construction, facilities, engineering, procurement, real estate, finance, and operations teams to structure, negotiate, and complete complex projects in a practical, commercially focused manner. The ideal candidate will have strong experience supporting complex construction and infrastructure projects, either in-house or in private practice, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating good judgment and the ability to translate legal risks into practical commercial solutions.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8–12+ years of relevant legal experience, with substantial experience in construction, infrastructure, real estate development, and large capital projects, with preferred mix of law firm and in-house practice.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex construction and development agreements, with specific experience supporting advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, data center, energy, industrial, or other critical facilities.
• Familiarity with land use, permitting, incentives, utilities, or energy interface issues as they relate to major project development.
• Demonstrated ability to advise on major project risk allocation and to support fast paced, high-value transactions with cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Strong project-management capability and ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Experience managing construction claims and pre-dispute strategy in partnership with business teams and outside counsel.
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for process improvements, especially using AI tools to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for large-scale design, construction, expansion, renovation, and infrastructure projects across manufacturing, industrial, R&D, utility, and mission-critical facilities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of project documents, including: EPC and design-build agreements, CM/GC and GMP contracts, Architect/engineer and other professional services agreements, Major equipment procurement and interface agreements, Preconstruction services agreements, Owner-supplied equipment arrangements, Change orders, amendments, claims resolutions, and settlement documents.
• Advise project teams on key legal and commercial risks, including scope definition, schedule risk, delay, force majeure, performance security, liquidated damages, warranty, indemnity, insurance, payment, lien exposure, turnover, and dispute escalation.
• Support resolution of active project issues, including claims, defaults, change disputes, lien matters, closeout issues, and handoff/commissioning disputes.
• Partner cross-functionally with procurement, facilities, construction, project controls, engineering, EH&S, finance, tax, and operations stakeholders to move projects efficiently while protecting company objectives.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel for specialized construction, real estate, regulatory, environmental, labor, and dispute matters.
• Deliver practical training and proactive legal mentorship to business teams to improve issue spotting, contract rigor, and execution quality.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree