Description:
Overview:We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our legal team. In the Counsel role, you will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial construction and services contracts related to our telecommunications infrastructure projects. You will provide legal guidance to ensure we have robust contracts that protect our interests while facilitating successful project delivery. This is a pivotal position that partners closely with our construction operations to enable continued business growth.
What you'll do...
- Draft, review and negotiate master service agreements, construction contracts, statements of work, RFPs, subcontracts, supplier and vendor agreements and other commercial contracts
- Perform detailed legal review and risk analysis of contractual terms, conditions and obligations
- Advise business teams on contract interpretation, legal risks, regulatory compliance and best practices
- Lead negotiations with customer legal teams as well as subcontractors and vendors to secure favorable contractual terms
- Develop and implement contract templates, playbooks and guidelines to streamline processes
- Monitor contractual compliance by coordinating with project teams throughout execution
- Keep current with evolving laws, regulations and industry standards related to construction contracting
- Provide legal support for contract disputes, claims and litigation as needed
- Foster strong partnerships with leaders across Construction, Operations, Procurement and other functions
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Minimum of 8 years of legal experience, with significant exposure to commercial construction contracting
- Comprehensive understanding of construction laws, regulations and telecommunications industry practices
- Demonstrated expertise in drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial and construction agreements
- Strong contract analysis skills with keen attention to detail and ability to assess legal/financial risks
- Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities to explain legal concepts clearly
- Self-motivated with excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
- Experience at a law firm or in-house legal department for a construction/engineering/telecommunications company preferred
- Admitted to practice law in the state the position is located
- Ability to travel periodically to project sites or company or client meetings as needed
