Senior Legal Counsel

Michels Corporation • Denver, CO

5d • $177,000 - $256,500

About The Position

Michels Corporation is seeking an experienced construction attorney to provide expert legal counsel and practical business guidance to the company and its affiliates. The role supports enterprise-level transactions, contracts, and related legal matters, collaborating with colleagues across the organization to deliver effective legal solutions and manage a broad range of legal responsibilities. The Senior Legal Counsel works with the Michels Legal Department, executives, engineers, project leaders, and operations teams on major energy, transportation, utility, and infrastructure projects. Candidates should demonstrate confidentiality, sound judgment, professionalism, the ability to balance multiple priorities, attention to detail, and strong persuasion, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.

The position can be based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Houston, Texas; or Denver, Colorado. The anticipated salary range is $177,000 to $256,500, with actual pay adjusted based on location and job-related factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law before the Bar of at least one U.S. state.
• At least 5–8 years of experience.
• Initiative, decisiveness, ability to work independently, and good judgment.
• Strong desire to learn about supported companies and provide pragmatic, business-focused advice.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong confidentiality, professionalism, ability to balance multiple priorities, and attention to detail.
• Excellent persuasion, presentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Construction law experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and structure complex construction, design-build, EPC, engineering, general contracting, and subcontracting agreements.
• Advise on project risk management, contract strategy, claims, change orders, and dispute resolution.
• Help guide major projects from pursuit and procurement through execution and closeout.
• Deliver practical, business-focused legal counsel that supports successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Michels Legal Department, executives, engineers, project leaders, and operations teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree