Sr. Corporate Counsel

Sundt Construction•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Job Summary Support the corporation with respect to its legal and business operations including reviewing contracts, providing general legal advice, administration of claims and other legal matters as assigned by the Assistant General Counsel.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate required from an ABA approved institution.
Currently licensed, admitted to practice and in good standing in any US jurisdiction (Arizona preferred or ability to be admitted in Arizona within six (6) months).
Sr. Corporate Counsel requires 5-8 years experience practicing as an attorney at a Law Firm or within a corporate law department.
Construction law experience required.
Excellent communication skills required.
Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight.
Ability to travel as needed.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Demonstrated understanding of responsible use of AI-enabled tools in legal practice; experience in using such tools for contract review, summarization and drafting.

Responsibilities

Review contracts and advise company personnel with respect to contract issues and contract administration. As appropriate participate in contract negotiations with respect to prime contract, subcontract and supplier matters.
Provide management with business-focused legal advice and information regarding contract/execution risks and risk management strategies.
Provide legal counsel and advice to company personnel on a broad range of legal topics including construction law, compliance, employment, labor relations, liens and other relevant law.
Conduct complex legal research, guide the investigation of claims and defenses; develop oral and written advice and present recommendations to management.
Work with in-house and outside counsel to establish dispute-related strategies and budgets. Manage and direct outside counsel in the handling and resolution of disputes. Attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trials and hearings as necessary.
Evaluate and provide advice to company personnel with respect to construction defect and payment disputes; negotiate with owners, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve such disputes.
Work extensively with internal teams to meet their legal needs.
Lead training of company personnel.
Support other activities of the legal department as required.
Exercise sound, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.