In-House Counsel

Summit Line Construction, Inc.•Draper, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the General Counsel, the In-House Counsel provides legal guidance regarding all legal matters, including contracts and operations, risk assessment, claims and litigation management, and employment counseling. The position will review, negotiate, draft, and enforce contracts through the bid, project execution, and wrap-up phases for assigned projects. As In-House Counsel, you will provide legal and commercial analysis of requests for quotations, contract documents, and all related commercial, legal, and technical documents for business conducted.

Requirements

JD
3+ years of experience working in either a private practice or in-house setting.
Licensed to practice law in applicable jurisdiction.
Proven experience and skill in contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiating.
Ability to work with a range of legal and non-legal professionals.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
Excellent written and oral communication.
Must pass mandatory drug screening(s).

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale engineering, procurement, and construction projects is strongly preferred.
Willingness to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and revise utility construction agreements, subcontractor agreements, leases, easements, licensing agreements, rental agreements, and other transactional documents.
Research, advise, and oversee compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and regulations, including OSHA and employment laws in multiple jurisdictions.
Prepare correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, position statements, and claims on behalf of the company.
Oversee licensing and permitting in multiple jurisdictions for construction activities.
Manage and resolve construction claims and disputes, including construction defects, torts, payments, bond claims, and liens, and coordinate with outside counsel as appropriate.
Develop and present recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable legal authority and minimize legal risks.