Corporate Counsel

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking Corporate Counsel for our Corporate Legal Department located in Chicago IL.

As a fourth-generation family-owned business Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging complex work
• Creative and innovative problem solving environment
• Supportive communicative managers who reward your hard work
• Opportunities for growth training and development

Corporate Counsel will be responsible for providing legal counsel and guidance in support of the operations of Walsh and its affiliates. Corporate Counsel will serve as a general legal resource for the organization providing exposure to a wide variety of complex legal topics and challenges from project procurement through project completion. This position requires coordination and collaboration with our operations teams within our Legal Department as well as various stakeholders within the organization. Corporate Counsel will report directly to Deputy General Counsel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal areas and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advises management on applicable legal and regulatory issues as well as any changes in laws or regulations that impact the company.
• Transactional contract responsibility including but not limited to the underwriting of contract documents risk assessment preparation of comments and questions to the project owners and working closely with our operations team and our partners to adequately address and mitigate risk and cost.
• Review draft and negotiate contractual agreements to support operations including owner contracts joint venture agreements design agreements teaming agreements subcontract agreements purchase orders and other agreements as necessary.
• Provide counsel to operations teams on contract administration including dispute resolution and mitigation claim preparation and subcontractor and supplier management.
• Provide counsel to operational staff regarding legal project performance issues including but not limited to subcontractor default bond and mechanic lien claims project claims and contract compliance.
• Provide advice and counsel to operational staff regarding project performance issues including but not limited to subcontractor default bond and mechanic lien claims owner claims contract compliance and development of claims as needed.
• Review and advise on proposed lease agreements vendor agreements and non-disclosure agreements and other third-party agreements as necessary.
• Monitor and manage pending litigation including but not limited to commercial litigation with third parties.
• Monitor and oversee all pending litigation including but not limited to subcontractor litigation wrongful termination and contract litigation.
• Provide timely legal advice counsel and support as needed for operations.
• Perform other job functions as are necessary and may be assigned to support the legal needs of the company.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• 4-7 years of practical relevant experience
• Admission to a state bar
• Construction and transactional experience preferred
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Ability toassess potential risks benefits and consequences of decisions balancing legal and practical business considerations
• Travel as necessary to attend meetings conduct trainings audits and investigations
• Salary Range: $115K - $175K

Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors including but not limited to: training transferable skills work experience business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

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