Regional General Counsel

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Kansas City, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional General Counsel will lead and direct the legal affairs of the region. This position will be responsible for overseeing compliance with laws and regulations and providing legal counsel to regional leadership in order to protect the Company’s interest and minimize risks. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn. The role offers autonomy and decision-making on most tasks, with consultation to the Chief Legal Officer as needed. The career path for this role is to Chief Legal Officer.

Requirements

Doctorate Degree - Juris Doctor (Required)
10+ years legal experience, practicing construction law (Required)
Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
Ability to prepare and conduct effective presentations - Advanced
Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on Word – Intermediate
Legal writing skills - Advanced
Ability to perform legal research - Advanced
Thorough knowledge of MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise), and SBA (Small Business Administration) regulations
Thorough knowledge of corporate risk management policies
Ability to understand business accounting principles - Intermediate
Proficiency in required construction technology
Ability to provide performance management feedback and complete evaluations
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally - Advanced
Valid and unrestricted drivers license required

Nice To Haves

In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
7+ years people management experience (Preferred)
5+ years financial management experience (Preferred)
Construction litigation with large law firm (Preferred)
In lieu of the above requirements, experience in a related practice, such as real estate, may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provides legal support on routine matters to the region to which they are assigned.
Reviews project procurement documents and assists with proposal legal review.
Prepares draft prime contracts and subcontracts with assistance of the project team.
Provides counsel and guidance regarding transactions, programs, policies and procedures.
Researches and prepares appropriate and effective draft legal opinions, memoranda, and other documents.
Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for relevance and to help the Company prepare clear and effective policies and practices to minimize legal risk.
Assists with management of claims and litigation. Provides assistance to gather and prepare evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions.
Implements litigation hold memoranda.
Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.
Serves as key lawyer/legal advisor on all major regional business transactions for the region, including contracts and joint ventures.
Leads and manages the region’s internal legal function and staff including, but not limited to, contract management, claim management, and compliance and governance.
Selects, retains, manages and evaluates all outside counsel.
Assists in the representation of the organization in court, before government agencies, in mediation, or other legal proceedings.
Participates in contract negotiations and reviews and approves contract forms and documents.
Reviews and approves advertising copy and public statements from a legal standpoint.
Oversees legal research efforts and prepares appropriate and effective legal opinions, memoranda, and other documents.
Advises on legal aspects of the region’s financing, including assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities.
Manages and oversees the collection and preparation of evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions.
Assumes an influential leadership role in community and industry relationship building through networking, representing the organization on boards and serving as the face of the organization to help promote the interests of the Company.