Senior Corporate Counsel

Heritage Construction + Materials•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Counsel will take on a hands-on, high-impact role, collaborating with the Heritage Construction + Materials (HC+M) Legal + Compliance team and to build a legal function that delivers real solutions to our operating companies. The primary responsibilities of this role include commercial contracting, dispute resolution, and operational support for operating companies in the mining, asphalt manufacturing, road and bridge construction, and transportation infrastructure industries.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing required
Licensed to practice law in Indiana, active and in good standing
5+ years of experience in government, law firms, in-house legal, or a combination thereof
Strong experience in independently drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements, with the ability to apply sound judgment to support effective decision-making and issue resolution
Proficient in legal research and experienced in leveraging legal operations software and AI tools to drive efficiency and quality

Nice To Haves

Construction or manufacturing contract experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with DOT contracts and subcontracts
Experience with health, safety, and environmental law compliance in a construction, mining, or industrial context a plus
Experience with construction litigation, labor and employment, and/or real estate transactions and zoning a plus
Demonstrates the HC+M Values
Provides independent legal solutions aligned with business objectives
Naturally collaborative and willing to mentor and provide guidance to other attorneys, paralegals, and compliance professionals
Ability to build trusted partnerships and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams while contributing to a positive team atmosphere
Ability to manage and deliver competing priorities in a dynamic, lean environment
Flexible in-house generalist who can advise on a wide range of legal topics
Effective negotiator with strong business acumen and an ability to serve as a business advisor.
Expresses a high level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Provides legal support with a high degree of autonomy, exercises sound independent judgment, and offers pragmatic legal strategies and solutions to appropriately mitigate risk
Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, and presents clear recommendations
Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and advises on a broad range of commercial contracts, including construction agreements (prime contracts, subcontracts, design-build contracts, alternative delivery contracts), sales agreements, services agreements, supply/vendor agreements, and transportation agreements
Advises on construction law including DOT-specific regulatory requirements, risk allocation, indemnification, and other general commercial terms
Manages dispute resolution and litigation, coordinates with claims personnel and outside counsel, and makes strategic recommendations regarding dispute and litigation strategy
Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
Advises on environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance, including MSHA, OSHA, and environmental permitting requirements applicable to HC+M operations
Provides legal support to compliance matters, labor and employment matters, real estate transactions and zoning, and additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Leverages legal operations software and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and overall delivery of legal support
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.