General Counsel

Legal Guidance and Compliance: 

• Offer proactive legal counsel on a variety of matters.
• Develop and implement compliance strategies, policies, and procedures across various locations to mitigate legal risks.

Contracts and Negotiations: 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including vendor contracts, leases, employment agreements, and partnership arrangements.
• Ensure contractual agreements align with legal requirements and protect the organization's interests.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on a variety of matters.

Litigation Management: 

• Manage and oversee litigation matters, working closely with external counsel when necessary.
• Conduct investigations and assessments regarding potential legal risks and disputes, providing recommendations and resolutions.

Training and Education: 

• Provide training and educational sessions to internal stakeholders, ensuring awareness and understanding of legal implications in their roles and operations.

Policy Development and Implementation: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, update, and implement policies and procedures in accordance with legal and regulatory changes.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation: 

• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to minimize legal exposure and ensure proactive risk management across the organization.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredidted US Law School and active Bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience practicing law, preferably in Construction Law.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and review.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.