Corporate Counsel

U.S. Engineering•Kansas City, MO

25d•$100,000 - $142,000•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Engineering Holdings is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its Legal & Risk Management Department and work directly with the General Counsel. This role will provide day-to-day legal support across the company's subsidiaries, with a primary focus on contract review, corporate filings, and claims-related matters (workers' compensation and insurance). This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney early in their career who wants hands-on, high-volume exposure to construction law, risk management, and corporate practice inside a growing organization.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in Missouri (or eligibility for reciprocity/admission)
2–5 years of relevant legal experience, in a law firm, corporate legal department, or construction/insurance setting
Strong contract drafting and review skills, with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple matters independently and prioritize under deadline pressure
Clear, practical communication style — comfortable working directly with non-lawyer business partners (PMs, PEs, Directors)
Knowledge of contract law and commercial construction contracting principles.
Knowledge of corporate governance, entity management, and regulatory filing requirements.
Knowledge of workers' compensation, general liability, and insurance claims processes.
Knowledge of employment law principles and legal compliance requirements.
Understanding of construction industry practices, project delivery methods, and risk allocation.
Knowledge of legal research methods and legal writing standards.
Strong legal drafting, contract review, and negotiation skills.
Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to identify legal and business risks and recommend practical solutions.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and legal document management systems.
Strong attention to detail while maintaining efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Ability to interpret contracts, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Ability to prioritize competing legal matters and meet deadlines in a dynamic business environment.
Ability to negotiate effectively while maintaining positive business relationships.
Ability to adapt to changing business priorities and legal requirements.
Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential and privileged information.

Responsibilities

Review, draft, and redline commercial construction contracts, subcontracts, and related agreements (AIA, Consensus Docs, and custom forms), flagging risk and negotiating terms alongside the General Counsel
Prepare, file, and maintain corporate filings and entity records across U.S. Engineering's subsidiaries
Support workers' compensation claims, including coordination with adjusters, claims tracking, and internal reporting
Assist with general liability, property, and other insurance claims, including coverage analysis and claims correspondence
Provide legal support on employment matters as needed, in coordination with HR and the General Counsel
Help track and manage project-level legal risk, including claims, change orders, and disputes on active construction projects
Assist with internal legal training materials and compliance initiatives for project teams and leadership
Perform legal research and prepare memos on contract, insurance, and construction law issues as assigned