Sundt Construction · 12 hours ago
Sr. Corporate Counsel
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSundt Construction is a 100% employee-owned contractor focused on building long-term prosperity for clients and communities. They are seeking a Sr. Corporate Counsel to support legal and business operations, including reviewing contracts and providing legal advice on various topics related to construction law and compliance.
Non Profit
Hiring Manager
Kendall Avriett
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
Company
Sundt Construction
Sundt Construction, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nicole Calamaio
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Stefanie Teller
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
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2023-04-08
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