In-House Counsel

Conti Electric Inc • Sterling Heights, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Conti LLC, a national MEP construction company and subsidiary of Equans, is seeking an experienced In‑House Counsel to support its U.S. operations. This role is headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and reports directly to the CEO. The In‑House Counsel will provide legal leadership across construction operations, contracts, labor and employment matters, claims, and corporate reporting, while serving as the key liaison between Conti LLC, its outside counsel, and the Equans North America General Counsel and Ethics Officer. Applicants must include their Bar ID number with their application to verify licensure and professional standing.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the State of Michigan
• Bar ID number required at application
• Strong background in construction law
• Strong background in contract review and negotiation
• Strong background in construction-focused clients or projects
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the construction or engineering industry strongly preferred
• Candidates from the public sector transitioning to private industry are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team
• Advise on legal risk, compliance, and strategic decision‑making across daily operations
• Balance legal exposure with business practicality in a fast‑paced construction environment
• Lead the legal review of customer contracts, with emphasis on: one‑sided contract language, risk allocation, indemnification, insurance, and limitation of liability provisions
• Provide legal guidance related to specialty construction products, and subcontracted and self‑performed scopes of work
• Review vendor and supplier agreements (secondary focus)
• Oversee claims, disputes, and potential litigation matters
• Coordinate with outside counsel on strategy, reporting, and resolution
• Support risk mitigation efforts related to construction projects and contracts
• Review and support employment agreements and executive contracts
• Partner with the HR Director on labor and employment law matters, including workplace compliance, employee relations issues, labor law and statutory interpretation
• Serve as Conti LLC’s point of contact with its outside counsel
• Coordinate legal reporting and updates to the Equans North America General Counsel, including reporting through external counsel and communication/documentation required by headquarters in Paris
• Ensure alignment between U.S. legal matters and parent‑company expectations
• Provide legal support to regional leadership teams as needed
• Periodically meet with Vice Presidents across the country
• Support corporate governance and compliance initiatives
• Review and markup customer contracts for legal and commercial risk
• Advise project teams and executives on contract language before execution
• Identify legal exposure in one‑sided agreements and recommend mitigation strategies
• Respond to ongoing legal questions from operations, HR, and leadership
• Coordinate calls and correspondence with outside counsel on claims or disputes
• Track open claims, employment issues, and legal action items
• Provide periodic legal updates to the CEO and executive team
• Collaborate with HR on employee‑related legal matters as they arise
• Prepare or review legal summaries and reports for the Equans North America General Counsel
• Participate in meetings with regional leaders as legal issues arise
• Maintain awareness of construction law developments, lien statutes, and labor regulations impacting operations

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities, including annual incentive bonuses tied to company and individual performance and discretionary bonuses for exceptional contributions, risk mitigation, or claims outcomes
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior