Corporate Counsel
Company: Turner Construction Company
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Provide day to day counsel, guidance and support related to
contracts/construction law and other legal matters for assigned
Business Units and/or regions.Essential Duties & Key
Responsibilities:Provide legal advice and risk assessments across a
broad range of legal matters related to contracts/construction
law.Advise business partners on legal, contractual and risk matters
impacting their areas of responsibility.Analyze and summarize legal
documents and complex business transactions and
contracts.Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems
involving the assigned Business Units.Conduct and compile research,
maintain/update organized legal due diligence documents.Review
owner contracts and support Business Unit leaders in the
bidding/negotiation process.Review routine project-related
agreements (e.g. BIM releases, crane swing agreements, title
company deliverables, lender consents.).Analyze change orders and
waivers/releases prepared by others for legal risks.Partner with
lead counsel in the management and resolution of contested
matters.Manage litigation and corporate disclosures for RFQ/RFP
responses.Partner with the Corporate Secretary regarding
authorizing resolutions to accompany bids.Maintain and utilize best
practices with respect to contract terms.Deliver legal training to
the Business Units on a variety of legal topics, including project
specific requirements and ethics/compliance.Develop and provide
input to capture market trends and continuously improve
processes.Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as
assigned.Qualifications:JD degree with a valid law license. Minimum
of 5 years experience with an emphasis on construction law, or an
equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Exercises independent judgment and discretion with ability to
identify problems and initiate corrective action. Self-starter,
with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deliver high quality
work on tight deadlines. Maintain knowledge of industry best
practices and applicable legislation affecting the operations.
Adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little
or no supervision while working in complex and changing
environment. Proven written and verbal communication abilities with
emphasis on problem solving and negotiation, with ability to
explain complex legal concepts to employees and staff at all
levels. Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft
Office suite, and various legal case management systems. Ability to
read, understand, and interpret contracts and insurance documents.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff at
all levels, both internal and external. Ability to travel.Physical
Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or
feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be
able to travel via multiple modes of transportation.Work
Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions. On a regular basis this job is performed in an office
environment with usual office working conditions, free of
disagreeable elements. On an occasional basis, the employee may
travel to and work at a job site location or client office location
and be located in a trailer or other temporary structure. The noise
in this work environment may be moderately loud.The salary range
for this position is estimated to be $150,000 to $175,000.Turner is
an Equal Opportunity Employer
minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual
orientation/gender identity.VEVRAA Federal Contractorby Jobble
Keywords: Turner Construction Company, Victorville , Corporate Counsel, Legal , Anaheim, California
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