Counsel

Clune Construction Company•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Clune Construction is an employee-owned company that values excellence and invests in its people, recognized as a Best Place to Work and a US Best Managed Company. The Counsel role supports the Head of Legal by providing legal advice and hands-on support related to contract review and negotiation, dispute and litigation management, and general legal guidance for projects in execution. This role collaborates closely with project executives, risk management, and prequalification teams to proactively identify and mitigate legal risk while promoting compliance with applicable laws. The position requires strong foundational skills in contract drafting and review, dispute support, risk awareness, clear communication, and the ability to provide timely and accurate legal advice under supervision, collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Proactive, self-starter with a strong sense of ownership.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice in or willing to become licensed in applicable jurisdiction(s).
2-8 years of experience
Experience in construction law and contract review

Responsibilities

Drafts, reviews, and revises standard contracts with supervision.
Participates in litigation and dispute management.
Supports contract negotiations, escalates non-standard risk.
Provides timely and accurate legal advice with supervision, including regarding projects in execution to proactively mitigate risk and promote compliance with applicable law.
Proactively addresses potential litigation, claims and disputes, including through proactively reviewing with project management, risk department and others.
Drafts correspondence and standard settlement agreements with supervision.
Supports on developing strategy and selecting and managing outside counsel.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
Fitness Program
Pet Insurance