Associate General Counsel, Nevada & Texas

Suffolk Construction•Las Vegas, NV

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Las Vegas, the Associate General Counsel serves as the pivotal legal contact for Nevada and Texas regional operations, supporting legal and compliance matters affecting the area. The role reports directly to Suffolk’s General Counsel and works daily with regional operations, leadership, legal teams, and relevant operational and functional staff. The position advises leaders and operational staff on contracts, claims, litigation, compliance, and other legal matters; negotiates and drafts complex construction agreements; and partners with project teams to administer contracts, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans. The role also manages outside counsel, provides legal guidance to internal stakeholders across the business, delivers live legal and compliance training, drafts correspondence for project teams, and works with senior Operations and Legal leaders to resolve third-party claims. Regular project-site visits are required, as is approximately 20% travel between Nevada and Texas based on company needs. The role involves office work and walking at construction sites. The position requires sitting for long periods, talking or hearing, fine motor use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing, and frequently standing, walking, and reaching. Vision requirements include close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The office environment has a quiet to moderate noise level.

Requirements

At least 5 years of front-line experience practicing complex construction law in a U.S. corporate legal department and/or full-service law firm.
Direct and significant experience managing complex matters in the vertical construction industry at a law firm or in-house.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Excellent academic credentials.
Admission to the bar in a U.S. state.
Integrity-based leadership and leading by example.
Confidence and calm in complex and difficult situations and negotiations.
Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to be a team player.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and exercise independent business and legal judgment.
Close attention to detail and outstanding written work product.
Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude.
Reliability, self-motivation, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and make appropriate judgment calls.
Ability to anticipate leadership’s needs and independently identify, initiate, and implement necessary actions.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including prolonged sitting, fine motor use, standing, walking, reaching, and specified vision abilities.

Responsibilities

Advise leadership and operational staff on contracts, claims, litigation, compliance, and other legal matters.
Lead or assist with negotiating and drafting complex construction agreements, including owner contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.
Work proactively with project teams to administer contracts, identify risks, and implement risk-mitigation plans.
Visit active construction sites regularly and collaborate with project teams.
Respond to internal legal inquiries and provide sound, comprehensive legal advice to stakeholders across the business, including Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, and Marketing.
Manage outside counsel across relevant subject areas, including budgets and strategy.
Conduct live training for large groups on legal and compliance topics, including complex construction contracts and issues related to publicly and privately funded construction projects.
Draft letters concerning contract administration and other issues for project teams to send to subcontractors, clients, and other third parties.
Work with senior Operations and Legal leaders to resolve claims with third parties.
Travel approximately 20% between Nevada and Texas, based on company needs.
Perform other duties assigned by company leadership.