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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. · 4 hours ago

Senior Corporate Counsel, Transactions

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. The Senior Corporate Counsel will oversee regional transaction and compliance functions, review contracts, and lead negotiations with clients and vendors, working closely with the Vice President & Associate General Counsel.

Construction

Responsibilities

Partner with regional leadership to understand upcoming projects and pursuits and provide experiential perspective to others in evaluating those pursuits

Provide subject matter expertise and serve as a valuable resource to regional leadership in overall regional strategy, while providing consistent application of policies and procedures related to transactions within the region

Provide timely and accurate review and analysis of contractual language for agreements between McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., and its related entities, including design build, CMAR and other construction agreements with owners and designers. Provide support for and lead our internal teams through contract negotiations with these entities

Provide timely and accurate review and analysis of contractual language for McCarthy’s agreements with its consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, equipment manufacturers, and distributors as well as equipment leases, master service agreements, purchase orders, and provide support for and lead negotiation of those agreements

Partner with the Regional Contracts Directors and Managers to provide advice and counsel and assist with negotiations on downstream contract terms and conditions

Review and negotiate other construction-related agreements, including lease agreements, project labor agreements, state specific labor agreements, amendments and change orders

Review and provide comments on financing documents including Estoppel Certificates, Letters of Credit, Parent Guaranty Forms, and Escrow Agreements, and ensure compliance and consistency in terms and conditions

Prepare and review downstream exhibits in Subcontracts, Master Service and/or Supply Agreements, Purchase Orders, and Operating & Maintenance Agreements

Review and negotiate miscellaneous corporate documents, such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Corporate Service Agreements, and related consulting documents

Perform regular reviews of standard contract templates to make sure McCarthy stays on top of changes in legislation and industry trends

Perform audits of agreements processed through McCarthy’s contracts management platform to confirm correct template usage and to ensure all subcontracts and purchase orders are using correct and up-to-date terms and conditions

Draft memoranda, correspondence, and reports summarizing research findings and offer opinions regarding liability, risk transfer, legislation – both state and federal, and exposure

Provide general legal advice and answer contract language questions for McCarthy team members

Conduct contract reviews and trainings for McCarthy team members

Qualification

Juris DoctorateConstruction contract negotiationConstruction contract analysisCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTeam playerProblem-solvingFlexibility

Required

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and licensed in Missouri or eligible for limited admission for in-house counsel licensure under Missouri Board of Law Examiners' Rule 8.105

Minimum of 5 years' experience in construction contract negotiation and analysis

In-depth knowledge of construction, design build and procurement contracts, including significant experience reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating various construction contract forms

Ability to communicate with project teams articulately, concisely, and with well-reasoned opinions

Ability to communicate complex contractual concepts to McCarthy team members in a concise, yet thorough, manner

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills

Proven ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product

Ability to work independently and determine creative solutions

Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Team-player, developed sense of business acumen, and ability to work with a wide variety of people