Senior Corporate Counsel

Clark Construction Group, LLC•McLean, VA

9d•$140,000 - $260,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Counsel reviews and negotiates project contracts across Clark’s enterprise. This role partners with business leaders to achieve terms consistent with Clark’s standards. This role is in the McLean, Virginia office and reports to the Senior Vice President, Legal.

Requirements

Five to seven years of transactional experience, including experience leading contract negotiation and interfacing directly with business teams in the process of contract negotiation.
Experience with construction and/or government contracts is an advantage.
A proven leader with the ability to work independently and coordinate strategy and drive effective collaboration among senior executives, project teams, and outside counsel.
A dedicated team member with passion to continue the success of a longstanding institution.
A hard, nimble worker, with strong time management and multi-tasking skills and the mentality to lead solutions to tricky contractual sticking points.
A quick study who can climb a learning curve with speed, who provides forward-thinking and creative assessment of risk and opportunities, and who continuously strives for professional growth.
Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes.

Responsibilities

Analyze, review and draft contracts (owner contracts, subcontracts, and other miscellaneous agreements)
Negotiate contracts to achieve terms consistent with Clark’s standards
Provide legal guidance to corporate leadership on business and industry-related matters
Provide training within the organization on a variety of legal topics, with a focus on commercial contract matters
Cultivate a network of industry relationships to bring potential business opportunities to Clark leadership
Cultivate industry relationships to help attract and recruit top talent to Clark. A mindset of "All team members are recruiters"
Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals