Contracts Attorney

Performance Contracting Group • Lenexa, KS

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About The Position

Performance Contracting Group is seeking an experienced Contracts Attorney for its Corporate Legal Department based in Lenexa, KS. This role serves as a strategic legal partner to our construction project teams, expertly reviewing and negotiating agreements, advising on risk mitigation, ensuring compliance, and delivering training to uphold best practices and protect company interests. Additional responsibilities include: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of construction-related agreements, including but not limited to construction contracts, subcontracts, service agreements, and NDAs. Advise project teams on risk management, legal compliance, and strategies to mitigate potential disputes in construction projects. Generate alternate contractual language to modify terms and conditions to mitigate risk of company stakeholders. Identify, analyze, and summarize contract issues and key points to ensure compliance with company policy, laws, and regulations. Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to negotiate favorable contract terms and conditions. Perform in-person and virtual training for our branch partners on such subjects as contractual risk, risk mitigation, and other relevant legal topics. Maintain and update templates and best practices for construction contracts and legal documentation. Conduct legal research and stay current on industry trends and changes in laws. Support the internal legal department through other assigned projects, as needed.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of professional legal work experience is required
• Must have experience working in or supporting at least one of the following industries: construction, engineering, or manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Pre-Law, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline, or comparable professional legal experience
• Must have Juris Doctor (JD) degree with license in at least one jurisdiction, or have passed the bar exam through state-approved alternative means in lieu of JD
• Proven ability to manage a high volume of assigned work
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to interpret and evaluate contract language to ensure alignment with policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements
• Must have the ability to travel 10%
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality customer service through proactive communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building across diverse stakeholder groups
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external parties
• Proactive, business-oriented mindset with a focus on practical solutions to legal challenges
• Familiarity with construction insurance, bonding, and surety issues
• Presentation skills with the ability to translate legal complexities into basic guidance for diverse audiences
• Local to the Kansas City Metro is preferred

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of construction-related agreements, including but not limited to construction contracts, subcontracts, service agreements, and NDAs.
• Advise project teams on risk management, legal compliance, and strategies to mitigate potential disputes in construction projects. Generate alternate contractual language to modify terms and conditions to mitigate risk of company stakeholders.
• Identify, analyze, and summarize contract issues and key points to ensure compliance with company policy, laws, and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to negotiate favorable contract terms and conditions.
• Perform in-person and virtual training for our branch partners on such subjects as contractual risk, risk mitigation, and other relevant legal topics.
• Maintain and update templates and best practices for construction contracts and legal documentation.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on industry trends and changes in laws.
• Support the internal legal department through other assigned projects, as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees