Senior Corporate Counsel (Construction)

Pineville, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 150000 - 210000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Come join our team at Crest Operations!

With companies located across the United States Crest Industries is committed to bringing together the best people and the right resources to meet todays challenges and deliver the innovations of tomorrow. With significant recent growth and company acquisitions Crest more than ever is a catalyst for change using a little grit and a lot of determination to drive a forward movement for our customers and our employees.

Seeking intelligent motivated experienced and personable attorney to join our in-house Legal Department to support a dynamic diverse group of companies on a growth trajectory. This is a unique opportunity for the right business-oriented lawyer to build on their existing expertise and expand their skill sets into new horizons. The Crest companies are uniquely positioned to support ambitious employees who want to grow and advance their careers both vertically and horizontally.

The Senior Corporate Counsel (Construction) (Senior Counsel) reports to and assists the General Counsel on all legal matters affecting the Crest Companies with a particular focus on Beta Engineering our EPC contractor. The Senior Counsel is a generalist role handling a wide variety of legal matters affecting Beta Engineering including: reviewing drafting and negotiating contracts; proposing and managing risk mitigation strategies; advising on legal matters such as intellectual property licensing insurance and taxation as well as business matters such as compliance organizational development and business development. S/he has direct interaction with all management levels of Beta Engineering and its affiliates including senior executives as well as with outside counsel customers suppliers and other external parties. The individual in this role must be adaptable engaged and focused on supporting business operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advise clients on a wide range of construction law matters including contract negotiation project management and regulatory compliance.

Draft review and negotiate construction contracts subcontracts and other legal documents.

Provide strategic legal counsel to clients on risk management and dispute avoidance.

Manage and direct outside counsel representing Beta in construction-related disputes including litigation arbitration and mediation.

Stay current with industry developments and legal trends to provide informed and effective advice.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients understanding their business goals and providing tailored legal solutions.

The Senior Counsel must demonstrate the core values and purpose of Crest Industries:

We own doing the right thing.

We win together.

We question the status quo.

We rise to the challenge.

REQUIREMENTS:

Five or more years relevant legal experience in one or more of the following areas:

o Construction/EPC

o Project finance

o Complex commercial contracts

Strong negotiation skills and the ability to advocate effectively for the organizations interests while preserving business relationships.

Ability to reduce complex legal issues into manageable concepts for practical business assessments.

Ability to work independently and proactively manage competing priorities and deadlines exercise sound judgment think creatively and take ownership of issues and matters through their successful conclusion.

Strong interpersonal skills including a good sense of humor patience and an ability to maintain an even keel.

Share the companys purpose and values including high ethical standards teamwork customer service mindset and positive attitude.

JD degree from ABA accredited law school.

Admission to Louisiana bar or ability to become admitted within six months of hire date (In-House Counsel admission acceptable).

LOCATION: Pineville Louisiana (on-site). Hybrid/remote option to be considered for right candidate.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Will work primarily in an office environment with minimal exposure to dust noise and other environmental hazards. Some domestic travel may be required less than 10% of the time. Physical requirements include: Sitting standing walking. Mental requirements include: Problem solving ability to concentrate oral and written communication organization and interpersonal skills.

SALARY RANGE:

Senior Corporate Counsel (Construction): $150000-$210000

We know how difficult it is tomanage change and solve problems. Continuous improvement is hard work. Founded in 1958 weve seen our share of struggles. Weve failed. Weve learned and weve adapted. We willcontinue to grow and evolveto meet our customers ever-changing needs. To do this there are three forces that we leverage that will not change:Our Solid Foundation Innovation and The Right People.When we bring these three forces together we get aforward movement. Our logo reflects our respect for the past and our legacy but alsosupports where our industries are going.

THE RIGHT PEOPLE

We hire people who share our values and we putthe right people in the right seats with theskill sets that fit our customers challengesand we work hard todevelop our people. Our people come to work because it feels like home no matter where they are from. Weplace each other above egosbecause at Crest our coworkers are like your family. And like family we believe inhonest and clear communicationso thatthe path towards our customers success is a united effort.

Crest Operations is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information.

Crest Operations is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Crest Operations 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 60-1.35(c)

Part of the CREST INDUSTRIES family of companies.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Come join our team at Crest Operations!With companies located across the United States Crest Industries is committed to bringing together the best people and the right resources to meet todays challenges and deliver the innovations of tomorrow. With significant recent growth and company acquisitions...