In-House Counsel
In-House Counsel | Construction Background Required This Jobot Job is hosted by: Trey Mattson Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $125,000 - $135,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a well‑established general contractor recognized for delivering complex commercial, industrial, and institutional projects across diverse markets. With decades of successful project execution, this firm is known for its collaborative culture, long‑standing client relationships, and commitment to integrity in all phases of construction. The organization continues to grow and is seeking dedicated professionals who can support its mission while helping to enhance internal legal and operational capabilities. Why join us? Joining this firm means becoming part of a team-oriented environment where your legal expertise will have a direct and meaningful impact on day‑to‑day operations. As In‑House Counsel, you will work closely with leadership, project teams, and external partners to influence risk management strategy and strengthen the company’s contractual frameworks. This role offers: A strategic position at the intersection of law, business, and construction operations High visibility with executive leadership The opportunity to build and refine legal processes within a growing organization A stable, supportive culture that values collaboration and practical problem‑solving Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities Job Details Core Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of construction‑related agreements, including subcontractor agreements, prime contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, and professional service contracts Advise project teams on risk mitigation, contract compliance, claims strategy, and dispute avoidance Support the development and refinement of contract templates, policies, and internal legal workflows Provide guidance regarding regulatory requirements, licensing, employment matters, insurance issues, and general corporate governance Coordinate with outside counsel as needed for litigation, claims, or specialized legal issues Conduct training sessions on contract management and legal best practices for internal stakeholders Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership 5 years of legal experience, preferably with a strong focus on construction law, commercial contracting, or related transactional work Extensive experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating construction contracts (this is essential) Solid understanding of construction industry processes, project delivery methods, and risk management principles Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance for non‑legal team members Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach suited to working with field teams, executives, and external partners Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
