Associate Corporate Counsel

Gray COnstruction is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to support the Risk Management team.   This positios is based in the Lexington, KY Office.

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial.

Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

Who we want . . . (Requirements)

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school required.
• Active law license required (Kentucky state bar licensure is a plus).
• One to five years of experience as a licensed and practicing attorney, either at a law firm or in-house.
• Construction law experience, including both contract review/negotiation and construction litigation experience.
• Must possess a strong initiative, and excellent management, communication, teamwork, delegation, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-attorney team members in a concise and effective manner.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with a proven ability to handle multiple projects, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Thoughtful attention to detail and quality of work product, with the ability to work independently and determine creative solutions.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we expect . . . (Essential Functions)

• Provide contract support commensurate with experience for design and construction related contracts (including but not limited to, customer contracts, subcontracts, consultant agreements, purchase orders, and other miscellaneous project agreements).
• Provide contract support for standard corporate agreements (including but not limited to, non-disclosure agreements, marketing contracts, recruiting agreements, consultant agreements, and software agreements).
• Provide research and legal guidance on various construction, design, business, and industry-related matters.
• Assist in identifying emerging project risks.
• Assist the Risk Management Group with the legal needs of the company by providing both pre‐litigation and litigation support, including interacting with outside counsel.
• Assist with the development of affirmative claims and defense of claims against the company.
• Provide internal support to outside counsel with respect to investigating facts or responding to complaints, arbitration demands, discovery requests, subpoenas, etc. relating to litigation, mediation, or arbitration.
• Provide support for the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, as needed.
• Provide legal support as needed, to the Director, Corporate Risk relating to insurance and risk management issues.
• Assist with training within the organization on a variety of legal, business, and risk management topics.
• Provide legal support relating to corporate formation, corporate formalities, registration, licensing, compliance issues, policies and procedures, and document retention policy.
• Work with other members of the Risk Management Group on special projects and initiatives.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear.  They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled.  Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.