Senior Counsel (Claims)

ARCO Companies•Downers Grove, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

ARCO is seeking a service-oriented attorney for its Downers Grove, Illinois office. The Senior Counsel (Claims) analyzes and helps resolve pre-litigation disputes, oversees litigated and arbitrated claims, and partners with senior attorneys and business leaders on claims handling and risk management strategies. The position also includes 10–15% transactional work, primarily negotiating owner and subcontractor agreements. The role works with legal team members across the United States on pre-claim disputes and litigated or arbitrated claims, including payment disputes, mechanic’s liens, safety incidents, subcontractor performance and licensing issues, and day-to-day project management matters. The Senior Counsel partners with business stakeholders, implements enterprise-wide claims management and litigation practices, collaborates on risk mitigation, manages outside counsel and insurance industry partners, and reports on claims-related data. The role requires staying informed about relevant legal and industry developments and working effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

Licensed attorney.
At least 5 years of litigation experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strategic and business acumen.
Conflict resolution skills.
Flexibility and effective, timely communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a construction organization, construction-focused law firm, or large law firm.
Substantive familiarity with standard owner contracts, subcontracts, and mechanic’s lien processes.
First- and second-chair trial and arbitration experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze and help resolve pre-litigation disputes.
Oversee litigated and arbitrated claims, including payment disputes, mechanic’s liens, safety incidents, subcontractor performance and licensing issues, and day-to-day project management issues.
Collaborate with legal team members across the United States to address pre-claim disputes and manage claims.
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 Safety, HR, and Finance teams to identify business risks and mitigation strategies.
Manage outside counsel and collaborate with insurance industry partners.
Manage and present substantive reports on claims-related data.
Stay informed about new laws, regulations, judicial opinions, and industry trends affecting the enterprise.
Negotiate owner and subcontractor agreements as part of the position’s transactional work.
Manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

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