Corporate Counsel, Construction at Cooper Steel

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Drafting, Contract Review, Contract Negotiation, Risk Mitigation, Affirmative Claims, Defense of Claims, Litigation Support, Legal Guidance, Internal Training, Risk Management, Analytical Skills, Multitasking, Problem-Solving, Prioritization, Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Construction

Description

The Corporate Counsel, Construction position supports Cooper Steel's goals, values, and philosophy by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, quality service, commitment, and accountability. As a member of the Cooper Steel team, performance includes demonstration of the following accountabilities: communication, teamwork, job knowledge and leadership. POSITION SUMMARY The Corporate Counsel, Construction position provides legal guidance and support across the organization to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Draft, review, analyze and negotiate construction related contracts Collaborate with project teams and corporate leadership to identify risks and mitigate exposure Assist with development of affirmative claims and defense of claims against the company Act as internal support to outside counsel on construction related matters (investigation, collection of information, response to litigation related requests, development of case strategy, etc.) Provide legal guidance to corporate leadership on various construction and risk related matters Provide internal training to project teams on a variety of legal and risk management topics Provide support for Sr. Corporate Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, as needed Other duties as may be assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Juris Doctorate Degree (Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management preferred) Active Tennessee law license with no record of discipline (TN state bar licensure a plus) Minimum of three (3) years as a licensed and practicing attorney, either in private practice or in-house Construction law experience (contracts and litigation) Excellent analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving capabilities Strong initiative, flexibility, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, both independently and in a team setting Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and management skills Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-attorney team members OTHER SKILLS Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals; good judgment; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; strong initiative; excellent attention to detail and time management skills; confidentiality and professionalism; computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook; highly developed organizational, planning and oral and written communication skills; ability to work well with others; ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-attorney team members and make recommendations to executive management on legal issues; ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, both independently and in a team setting, with minimal direct supervision; willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time for litigation and business matters.

Responsibilities

The Corporate Counsel, Construction provides essential legal guidance and support throughout the organization to ensure strict adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal company policies. Primary duties involve drafting, reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating construction-related contracts while collaborating with project teams to identify and mitigate potential risks.