Corporate Counsel

Compensation Range (Colorado Only)

• $130000 $160000 annually.

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

About Hensel Phelps:

Founded in 1937 Hensel Phelps specializes in building development construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government commercial transportation critical facilities healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #12 overall general contractor in 2021 by ENR Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employeeowned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership Integrity Builder Diversity and CommunityHensel Phelps brings our clients visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

Position Description:

Corporate Counsel will be responsible for legal oversight of the Companys commercial transactions focusing on design and construction contract negotiations drafting and dispute resolution related to large complex public and private construction projects. Corporate Counsel will also be responsible for managing claims disputes and litigation involving the Company including government claims commercial disputes and compliance and personnel matters.

Position Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in any discipline and a juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• License or other authorization to practice law in Colorado.
• A minimum of three years of experience involving construction litigation construction transactions or legal experience with legal matters in the construction industry is required and five or more years of such experience is preferred.
• Experience preparing and litigating government (federal state and local) construction claims is also preferred.
• Must be able to identify business and compliance strengths weaknesses threats risks and opportunities quickly and accurately and develop appropriate plans for action.
• Possess an understanding of commercial insurance and risk management products and practices and be able to understand interpret and advise the Company on complex insurance policies surety bonds and related risk management issues.
• Anticipate and plan for changes in internal and external operating conditions and business needs.
• Must have the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Strong logical reasoning required.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables while also being able to read analyze and interpret complex documents.
• Possess a strong understanding of confidentiality considerations to effectively address the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• In addition to core legal skills and abilities must possess a broad knowledge of a wide range of other business areas.
• Ability to prioritize tasks when faced with multiple deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong writing editing and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook and Teams).
• Valid Drivers License required.

Essential Duties:

• Provide general legal advice and representation to the Company on a wide variety of complex legal issues and disputes.
• In conjunction with Legal and Senior Operations management manage and direct all aspects claims disputes and litigation involving the Company including general litigation and strategy advice contract interpretation risk and litigation cost assessments settlement activities and management of outside counsel.
• Manage discovery process for litigation matters including distribution of document holds document production ediscovery etc.
• Develop and deliver appropriate training and materials to employees. Requires indepth knowledge of relevant business processes and operations to ensure that the Companys interests are adequately protected in commercial transactions.
• In conjunction with regional and project management identify and resolve unique and complex issues that arise during the commercial contracting process project and the daytoday operation of the Company that require innovative thinking and creative solutions.
• Support and assist with all areas of the Companys compliance programs. This includes leading investigations factfinding and other investigatory needs in connection with situations that arise under the Companys compliance programs. Also responsible for ensuring all documents policies templates and processes related to compliance are current and accurately maintained.
• Provide legal advice and support related to labor and employment matters through collaboration with executive management human resources regional managers frontline managers and employees.

Benefits:

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance life insurance accidental death & dismemberment longterm disability 401(K) retirement plan health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii) and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps policies. Based on position location a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity and expression domestic partner status pregnancy disability citizenship genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 601.35(c)