Senior Counsel (Claims)

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies•Downers Grove, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a service-oriented Attorney to join our team in our Downers Grove, IL office. The Senior Counsel (Claims) is primarily responsible for analyzing and helping resolve pre-litigation disputes, overseeing litigated and arbitrated claims, and partnering with senior attorneys and business leaders on claims handling and risk management strategies. This position also requires 10-15% transactional work primarily negotiating owner and subcontractor agreements.

Requirements

Licensed attorney with 5-plus years of litigation experience.
Experience in a construction organization, construction-focused law firm, or large law firm preferred, including substantive familiarity with standard Owner contracts, subcontracts, and mechanic’s lien processes.
First- and second-chair trial and arbitration experience preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills, strategic and business acumen, and conflict resolution skills.
Flexible, with effective and timely communication skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other members of the legal team located in our offices across the U.S. to address pre-claim disputes and manage litigated and arbitrated claims, including payment disputes, mechanic’s liens, safety incidents, subcontractor performance and licensing issues, and day-to-day project management issues.
Partner with senior attorneys, project managers, and business leaders to understand business objectives in addressing and resolving claims.
Implement enterprise-wide claims management and litigation best practices.
Collaborate with members of the Safety, HR, and Finance teams to identify business risks and strategies for mitigation.
Manage outside counsel and collaborate with insurance industry partners.
Manage and present substantive reports on claims-related data.
Remain informed of new laws, regulations, judicial opinions, and industry trends affecting the enterprise.
Multi-task in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401k
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
1-week paid volunteer leave each year
100% charitable match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
100% paid 12-week maternity leave