Counsel, Construction & Insurance Law

Associated General Contractors of America•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Scope of Responsibilities: Responsible for providing legal and risk management expertise to support AGC members with a focus on construction law, contracts, insurance and other risk financing tools Leads AGC’s substantive efforts relating to ConsensusDocs and its contract development and revisions Supports AGC’s litigation and advocacy initiatives in areas of construction and insurance law Co-leads AGC’s flagship Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management Conference and related peer meetings and develops best practices resources Duties: Construction Law & Contracts Serves as AGC’s subject matter expert on construction law, contracts, procurement, project delivery methods, and dispute resolution Provides guidance and resources on contract risk allocation project delivery methods, and claims. Tracks and communicates trends in contract litigation and procurement reform. Leads AGC’s substantive efforts and manages/develops relationships with key stakeholders/groups (e.g., Contract Documents Committee and ConsensusDocs multi-association coalition) relating to ConsensusDocs and its contract development and revisions. Supports and provides input on business-end ConsensusDocs growth as needed and appropriate Leads AGC’s substantive efforts and manages/develops relationships with key stakeholders/groups (e.g., the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law) relating to the State Law Matrix and its updates Insurance & Risk Management Co-lead AGC programming on insurance coverage, risk financing, and surety. Develop resources on builders risk, subcontractor default, wrap-up insurance, cyber/AI risk, and emerging coverage issues (e.g., PFAS, climate-related claims). Engage with carriers, brokers, and member firms to identify trends and best practices. Support member inquiries and advocacy related to insurance and surety law. Program & Conference Management Develop and deliver programming, resources, and guidance on contract risk allocation, project delivery, and claims management, including but not limited to: As lead of substantive efforts for ConsensusDocs: Practical training on ConsensusDocs; comparisons to other form contracts; other ConsensusDocs business-end support; and updates to AGC’s State Law Matrix. As co-lead staff for the Surety Bonding & Construction Risk Management Conference: designing program content and speaker selection; coordinating pre-conference peer meetings for in-house counsel and risk managers; and managing sponsor/partner relationships in coordination with AGC’s events team. As a subject matter expert: resources for AGC’s Risk Management Committee and other peer groups. Litigation & Advocacy Support Support AGC litigation and amicus efforts on contract, insurance, and surety issues. Provide input on policy proposals and regulations affecting contract risk and insurance law. Collaborate with other AGC staffers on cross-cutting matters (e.g., labor or environmental litigation with contract/insurance implications) as appropriate. Member & Industry Engagement Author articles, best practices, and legal updates for AGC publications and websites. Present at AGC programs and external conferences. Serve as a point of contact for AGC members seeking guidance on contract and insurance issues. Other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
4-5+ years of experience in construction, insurance, or surety law (law firm, in-house, or trade association).
Strong knowledge of contracts negotiation, risk allocation, and construction law principles.
Knowledge of insurance coverage and risk management.
Demonstrated ability to develop educational content and manage large programs/events.
Excellent legal writing, presentation/public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable strategies/takeaways for non-legal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and delivering educational programs or compliance tools.
Experience in the construction industry or with trade associations.

Responsibilities

Providing legal and risk management expertise to support AGC members with a focus on construction law, contracts, insurance and other risk financing tools
Leads AGC’s substantive efforts relating to ConsensusDocs and its contract development and revisions
Supports AGC’s litigation and advocacy initiatives in areas of construction and insurance law
Co-leads AGC’s flagship Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management Conference and related peer meetings and develops best practices resources
Serves as AGC’s subject matter expert on construction law, contracts, procurement, project delivery methods, and dispute resolution
Provides guidance and resources on contract risk allocation project delivery methods, and claims.
Tracks and communicates trends in contract litigation and procurement reform.
Leads AGC’s substantive efforts and manages/develops relationships with key stakeholders/groups (e.g., Contract Documents Committee and ConsensusDocs multi-association coalition) relating to ConsensusDocs and its contract development and revisions.
Supports and provides input on business-end ConsensusDocs growth as needed and appropriate
Leads AGC’s substantive efforts and manages/develops relationships with key stakeholders/groups (e.g., the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law) relating to the State Law Matrix and its updates
Co-lead AGC programming on insurance coverage, risk financing, and surety.
Develop resources on builders risk, subcontractor default, wrap-up insurance, cyber/AI risk, and emerging coverage issues (e.g., PFAS, climate-related claims).
Engage with carriers, brokers, and member firms to identify trends and best practices.
Support member inquiries and advocacy related to insurance and surety law.
Develop and deliver programming, resources, and guidance on contract risk allocation, project delivery, and claims management, including but not limited to: As lead of substantive efforts for ConsensusDocs: Practical training on ConsensusDocs; comparisons to other form contracts; other ConsensusDocs business-end support; and updates to AGC’s State Law Matrix.
As co-lead staff for the Surety Bonding & Construction Risk Management Conference: designing program content and speaker selection; coordinating pre-conference peer meetings for in-house counsel and risk managers; and managing sponsor/partner relationships in coordination with AGC’s events team.
As a subject matter expert: resources for AGC’s Risk Management Committee and other peer groups.
Support AGC litigation and amicus efforts on contract, insurance, and surety issues.
Provide input on policy proposals and regulations affecting contract risk and insurance law.
Collaborate with other AGC staffers on cross-cutting matters (e.g., labor or environmental litigation with contract/insurance implications) as appropriate.
Author articles, best practices, and legal updates for AGC publications and websites.
Present at AGC programs and external conferences.
Serve as a point of contact for AGC members seeking guidance on contract and insurance issues.
Other job-related duties as assigned.