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MYR Group · 5 hours ago

Corporate Legal Assistant

MYR Group is a publicly traded holding company of specialty electrical construction companies, seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant. This role provides high-level administrative and substantive support for the corporate legal department, including invoicing, contracts, compliance, and litigation support.

ConstructionElectrical DistributionIndustrial
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Responsibilities

Process invoices from outside counsel and other vendors, and track legal spend
Support corporate compliance and regulatory matters related to the electrical construction industry, including the acquisition and maintenance of state registrations and licenses
Intake contract review requests, route contracts for approval, and maintain master contract database
Assist attorneys with claims, disputes, and litigation
Prepare and maintain corporate governance records, board/committee materials, minutes, and corporate filings as needed
Maintain matter management system and legal files (electronic and physical); create and run reports on matters, deadlines, and budgets
Assist with legal research, memos, and standard templates
Coordinate internal and external communications: schedule meetings, prepare agendas, compile materials, and follow up on action items
Calendar deadlines, meetings, travel plans, and other appointments on behalf of attorneys
Other duties as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance
Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a company-designated office or field location
Understand and comply with the Company's Corporate Code Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

Qualification

Legal Assistant experienceContract managementCorporate governanceE-billing platformsConstruction industry experienceMicrosoft 365 proficiencyOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

2 to 4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, or in a professional administrative role including work within a law firm, corporate legal department or related professional setting
High school diploma required
Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with legal and business teams
High integrity and ability to handle confidential information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple matters under tight deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), Adobe Acrobat, and document management/matter management systems
Familiarity with litigation support, e-discovery workflow, and document management

Preferred

Experience in construction or similar industry preferred
Experience with contract databases and e-billing platforms preferred
Prior exposure to corporate governance matters and contract risk assessment
Experience working with field project teams, procurement, risk management, and insurance/bonding processes
Associate degree, bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent preferred

Benefits

Two days per week remote work option for non-field roles depending on position and performance.
Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
Dental - 100% employer-paid premium.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.

Company

MYR Group

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MYR Group is a holding company of electrical contractors serving the electrical infrastructure industry and commercial/industrial markets.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2008-09-09IPO

Leadership Team

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Richard Swartz
Chief Executive Officer and President
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