Corporate Counsel
About Us
Our client is a leading commercial builder serving the Central U.S., known for complex delivery (design‑build and EPC), a collaborative culture, and disciplined project execution. Legal partners closely with operations to enable smart risk allocation, fast contracting, and consistent compliance across markets.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Corporate Counsel based in Dallas, TX (on‑site with limited hybrid flexibility after onboarding). You'll be a hands‑on advisor to project and executive teams-owning contract strategy, claims prevention/resolution, and regulatory guidance across commercial construction and select energy projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Draft, review, and negotiate prime/owner, subcontract, commercial, and union agreements (design‑build/EPC included).
* Advise on contract interpretation, claims and dispute strategy, supplier and design‑build issues, and compliance obligations.
* Support government‑contracting matters, insurance coverage, bond and lien claims, bankruptcy touchpoints, and employment‑adjacent issues.
* Develop and maintain policies, compliance programs, playbooks/templates; track KPIs and drive process improvements.
* Manage outside counsel and provide litigation support (including subpoena responses).
* Deliver training to project teams and leaders; research new markets, services, and regulatory changes.
Qualifications
* Juris Doctor (JD); admitted and in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction.
* 7-10 years of construction‑focused legal experience; in‑house construction experience preferred.
* Demonstrated EPC and design‑build experience (risk allocation, flow‑downs, LDs, warranties, performance security).
* Proven record drafting and negotiating construction contracts, subcontracts, and union agreements.
* Strength in claims strategy, dispute resolution, and practical, business‑minded counseling to non‑lawyers.
* Highly organized, proactive, and collaborative; effective across estimating, operations, risk, safety, finance, and leadership.
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