Clayco · 2 months ago
Clayco - Legal - Senior Associate Counsel - Disputes
St. Louis, MO, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expClayco is a full-service real estate development firm specializing in delivering high-quality solutions across North America. They are seeking a Senior Associate Counsel to manage construction contracts and disputes, working closely with the General Counsel on complex real estate and construction projects.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Reviewing, analyzing and assisting with resolution of challenges and/or disputes on active construction and design projects working with General Counsel or Chief Operating Officer and project executives to achieve timely and efficient resolutions
Assisting with Project change orders, contract modifications, construction change order or delay claim disputes, as needed
Assist General Counsel and project teams with responses to contract related claims (claims for delay, substantial completion claims; and related disputes, including management of documentation related to mediation, arbitration and / or litigation
Familiarity with construction, material supplier subcontracts, AIA standard form contracts, purchase orders, and related terms and conditions
Reviewing, negotiating and advising business teams on commercial contracts, including: Subcontract and material supplier contracts terms and conditions, vendor and service contracts terms and conditions, credit application terms and conditions, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, professional service agreements, maintenance contracts and leases
As needed, negotiating construction or design-build contracts in accordance with Company specified risk parameters; assisting with client negotiations as needed to finalize and implement contracts, including providing contract guidance to project teams
As needed, review of requests for proposal (RFP’s) and bidding requirements and assistance with the preparation and submission of RFP responses, including mark-up of proposed RFP contract forms and related bidding documents
Oversee review and / or preparation of lien wavers and related affidavits
Oversee responses to third party subpoena’s and litigation discovery requests, including research, review and preparation of responsive documents
Reviewing, research, and responding to claims of lien against project sites / real estate by third party subcontractors or material suppliers
Maintain and update legal and other databases with current information on status of pending matters; review and preparation of litigation status reports
Qualification
Required
Law degree is required
6+ years experience with construction industry contracts and disputes
Understanding of material supplier subcontracts, AIA form contracts, and purchase orders
Motivated, hardworking, team player
Business oriented mindset for achieving timely resolution of challenges and disputes
Preferred
Experience drafting and negotiating design and construction agreements for complex development projects for owners and contractors is a plus
General commercial business transactions experience a plus, including leases, purchase orders, lien waivers and releases
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Company
Clayco
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering and construction firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Russ Burns
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jim Havel
Chief Financial Officer
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