General Counsel - Construction- job post
DMD Contracting
Wayne, NJ 07470
Employer actively reviewed job 4 days ago
Job details
Salary
Up to $120,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Number of hires for this role
1
Full Job Description
General Counsel
The General Counsel is responsible for providing general legal support to fulfill the legal function of a highly acclaimed construction company, reporting directly to the CEO and President.
Required Skills
Assist with contract drafting, administration, review, and negotiation.
Assist in managing the legal needs of the company by providing pre‐litigation and litigation support, including performing legal research, discovery tasks, and managing legal research by outside counsel.
Responsible for tracking, monitoring, and calendaring activities related to pending litigation and administrative proceedings to which the Company is a party or witness.
As directed by the CEO or President, engage with all departments to assist in the development of affirmative claims and defense of claims against the Company and provide internal support to outside counsel with respect to investigating facts or responding to discovery requests, subpoenas, and other legal process.
First-line responsibility to provide legal advice and services to:
The Estimating / Purchasing Department with respect to the negotiation of subcontracts and purchase orders consistent with established policies;
The Risk Management Department to support implementation of all insurance and risk management policies and procedures and to provide legal support as needed to the Director of Risk Management; and
The Marketing Department to assure that proposal responses comply with legal disclosure requirements and that the Company complies with awarding authority disclosure laws, regulations, or procedures.
The Operations Department to assure that projects are being executed in accordance with legal requirements and that the Company complies with awarding authority disclosure laws, regulations, or procedures.
Provide advice and assistance to the Accounting Department with respect to the preparation, execution and filing of corporate documents, including organizing documents, annual reports, meeting minutes, votes, resolutions, and joint venture agreements.
Manage the content of the Legal Department’s presence on corporate intranet, including developing, maintaining, and updating the forms library, topical legal memos, training PowerPoints, and other useful content.
Provide general assistance to meet the legal needs of the Company.
Core Competencies:
A multi-tasker with excellent analytical and legal skills;
Ability to collaborate with others;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Able to understand business needs and partner with the business to create solutions;
Strong understanding of the interplay between legal and business risk;
Organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and flexible;
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Travel to and from construction jobsites is required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Nights and weekend work may be necessary, as required.
Required Experience
Law degree from an accredited ABA approved law school.
Admitted to the NJ bar.
4 to 7 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department environment.
Experience in construction law and litigation.
Experience with AIA Documents.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Experience as a practicing litigator, preferably initially with a law firm before moving to an in-house position.
Broad overview experience in construction law, including federal and state public construction projects.
Exposure to or familiarity with the following areas of law: insurance, contract, employment, labor, public bidding laws.
Experience dealing with the OSHA.
DMD Contracting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or age.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus pay
Work Location:
One location
Work Remotely:
No
6 days ago
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