Associate General Counsel - Construction

Ryan Companies•Minneapolis, MN

114d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for an Associate General Counsel - Construction in its Minneapolis office. This position will focus on managing risk, negotiating and drafting complex construction contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, supporting project teams in delivering projects successfully and managing claims and litigation. The ideal candidate has strong experience in construction law, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions in a fast-paced environment. Candidates with approximately 10 years of relevant legal experience are most likely to be successful. Some things you can expect to do: Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate owner construction contracts, design agreements, subcontracts, development agreements, and related documents. Develop and maintain contract templates and best practices. Risk Management: Identify potential legal and business risks in construction projects and provide proactive guidance to mitigate them. Partner with project teams, development teams, and executives to align risk management strategies with business objectives. Oversee and manage corporate and project insurance teams and programs. Manage insurance coverage questions and claims. Project Support: Advise on construction-related claims, change orders, delay issues, and disputes. Support compliance with safety, environmental, and labor laws throughout the project lifecycle. Assist with licensing, permitting, and regulatory compliance issues. Dispute Resolution: Manage and oversee construction litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution claims and processes. Work with outside counsel as needed and drive efficient, cost-effective outcomes. Collaboration & Training: Provide day-to-day support to construction and development teams. Conduct training sessions on an array of topics, including contract compliance, risk management, and relevant legal topics.

Requirements

A juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school is required.
Strong knowledge of construction contracts (AIA, ConsensusDocs, custom agreements).
Experience in dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to balance legal risk with business priorities.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Prior in-house counsel experience at a construction or development company.
Familiarity with real estate development, financing, and joint ventures.
Practical, solutions-oriented approach with strong business acumen.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate owner construction contracts, design agreements, subcontracts, development agreements, and related documents. Develop and maintain contract templates and best practices.
Risk Management: Identify potential legal and business risks in construction projects and provide proactive guidance to mitigate them. Partner with project teams, development teams, and executives to align risk management strategies with business objectives. Oversee and manage corporate and project insurance teams and programs. Manage insurance coverage questions and claims.
Project Support: Advise on construction-related claims, change orders, delay issues, and disputes. Support compliance with safety, environmental, and labor laws throughout the project lifecycle. Assist with licensing, permitting, and regulatory compliance issues.
Dispute Resolution: Manage and oversee construction litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution claims and processes. Work with outside counsel as needed and drive efficient, cost-effective outcomes.
Collaboration & Training: Provide day-to-day support to construction and development teams. Conduct training sessions on an array of topics, including contract compliance, risk management, and relevant legal topics.