Corporate Counsel

Mccarthy Building Companies•Dallas, TX

46d•Onsite

About The Position

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In. How do McCarthy partners define our culture? We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity. We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities. We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment. We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely. Position Summary McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., is currently searching for a Corporate Counsel to support its Southern Region. This position will be located in our Dallas, Texas office and will report to the Vice President Legal. The Corporate Counsel position entails being a team member in a forward-thinking, dynamic Legal Department that is highly integrated within the organization. Our lawyers are valued and respected for their legal advice, but also for their input on the business side of the deal.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in at least one state in the United States, preferably Texas
Minimum of 5 years of experience as an attorney
Ability to communicate with other members of the legal department articulately, concisely, and with well-reasoned opinions
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-attorney McCarthy team members in a concise, yet thorough, manner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, teamwork and diplomatic skills
Proven ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
Ability to work independently and determine creative solutions
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Team player, developed sense of business acumen, and ability to work with a wide variety of people

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction law as well as familiarity with design and construction agreements is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice in all aspects of construction law, as well as ancillary legal areas applicable to a national multi-billion-dollar corporation in the construction industry, such as disputes related to contract, delay, payment, construction defect, and injuries, litigation, and insurance matters, among others.
Provide advice on procurement matters related to public and private works construction projects in a variety of industries, procurement types and delivery methods, including federal and federally funded construction projects.
Assist operations in disputes involving owners, architects, subcontractors and consultants.
Conduct moderate to complex legal research on a variety of topics in multiple states that relate to the business.
Manage subcontractor defaults; work with operations to ensure that McCarthy's interests are properly protected by subcontractors' bonding companies; assist in managing litigation arising out of any breach of payment or performance bonds.
Provide advice on the Company's labor strategy in connection with existing labor agreements, project labor agreements as well other project labor requirements, including prevailing wage and apprenticeship ratios.
Assist in communications with national, state and local regulatory agencies, such as Occupational Health and Safety Administration, Storm Water Regulatory Agencies, and the National Labor Relations Board.
Draft memoranda, correspondence, and reports summarizing research findings and offer opinions regarding liability, risk transfer and exposure.
Assist in identifying and managing complex builder's risk insurance, professional liability insurance and general liability insurance issues on a variety of different project types in both pre-litigation and litigation situations.
Assist project teams in understanding and pursuing insurance coverage for construction defect, builder's risk, pollution, professional, auto, worker's compensation and property damage claims while working in conjunction with the Risk Management Department.
Assist with all aspects of litigation - respond to document requests, prepare discovery responses, review and edit motions, briefs and memoranda from outside counsel; manage outside counsel throughout the pre-litigation and litigation processes.
Assist in preparation for and attend alternative dispute resolutions.
Provide general legal advice to McCarthy team members.