Assistant General Counsel

Bragg Companies•Long Beach, CA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1946 with one crane, Bragg Companies has grown into one of the largest integrated service companies in the construction industry. With decades of expertise in crane service, rigging, and heavy haul, we remain committed to exceeding expectations and upholding the highest standards of business conduct. As we continue to pursue new goals, it's an exciting time to join the Bragg team. We are currently hiring an Assistant General Counsel for our Long Beach, CA branch.

Requirements

Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school.
Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
Minimum of 5-10 years of dedicated construction law experience in a leading construction law firm or an in-house legal department supporting a major contractor.
Demonstrated success independently negotiating and managing complex construction contracts valued at $100 million or greater.
Deep working knowledge of California laws governing public works, private commercial construction projects, mechanics liens, prompt payment requirements, prevailing wage laws, and contractor licensing regulations.
Ability to identify legal and commercial risks and provide practical, business-focused solutions that support operational objectives.
Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing legal or contract management professionals while managing departmental priorities and performance.
Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities with the capacity to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business recommendations for executives and stakeholders.
Ability to work in a professional office setting with prolonged periods of sitting and extensive computer use.
Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze complex legal matters, and effectively support operational teams in a fast-paced business environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting construction, heavy equipment, real estate, infrastructure, or related industries in a corporate legal environment.
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, business expansions, real estate transactions, joint ventures, and other strategic corporate initiatives.
Familiarity with OCIP/CCIP programs, contractor-controlled insurance arrangements, coverage disputes, and claims management processes.

Responsibilities

Recruit, interview, hire, train, develop, and manage Contract Department personnel.
Oversee daily workflow, establish contract review procedures, negotiation standards, risk management protocols, and ensure consistency in risk assessment across all operating divisions.
Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of complex construction contracts, real estate purchase and lease agreements, equipment rental and sales contracts, franchise agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, and professional services agreements.
Evaluate and negotiate liability allocations, indemnity obligations, insurance requirements, consequential damages waivers, performance security requirements, and flow-down contract provisions to protect organizational interests.
Provide real-time legal guidance to project executives and operational leaders regarding contract interpretation, change order management, schedule impacts, differing site conditions, force majeure events, acceleration claims, and contract notice requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including prompt payment statutes, mechanics lien laws, public contracting requirements, prevailing wage regulations, environmental regulations, contractor licensing requirements, and workforce mandates.
Direct pre-litigation dispute resolution efforts, including meet-and-confer sessions, mediations, and project evaluations.
Manage outside counsel, oversee litigation strategy, control legal budgets, and support arbitration and trial proceedings.
Advise leadership on employment law matters, labor relations, workplace investigations, leaves of absence, workforce reductions, and strategic initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and real estate transactions.
Partner with executive leadership, Risk Management, and operational teams to address legal risks, oversee insurance and claims programs, maintain company standards, and report key legal initiatives, risks, and departmental performance metrics.
Accountable to the General Counsel and VP of Legal for the successful execution of all legal, contractual, compliance, and risk management responsibilities.
Responsible for providing regular updates on key performance indicators, material legal risks, claims activity, and strategic initiatives to executive leadership.