Corporate Counsel

at  Direct Management

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.

If you want to take pride in the work you do, be valued for your contributions to the team effort, have a lasting career in a reputable company, be inspired every day, and have fun with your colleagues, our organization may be the place for you! Our organization provides legal, administrative, accounting, pre-construction, and other support to notable local commercial construction companies that proudly serve our nation’s capital for decades. Our firm services general contractors whose project portfolios include work at highly secure and recognizable federal government landmarks, as well as work for our area’s leading commercial businesses and historic buildings. Our company is looking for talented and motivated personnel that will contribute to the firm?s growth.

• Responsible for conducting due diligence on properties, settling disputes concerning real estate, and representing our Company in court.
• Handle legal risks in real estate transactions, as well as ensure compliance with real estate laws and regulations.
• Review, modify, and create construction contracts, government contracts, and contractor agreements that protect from potential general liability and payment protection issues.
• Provide legal counsel.
• Prepare legal documents, such as correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, and claims on behalf of the client.
• Resolve construction claims and disputes regarding contracts, construction defects, torts, payments, bond claims, and liens to avoid litigation and arbitration where possible.
• Mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, litigate, and argue motions on behalf of our Company during legal proceedings in court.
• Supervise tasks assigned to administrative staff to set up legal billing, meetings, and wrap up of case projects.