Corporate Counsel

Provide strategic legal counsel to executives on contracts, claims, compliance, insurance, employment, corporate governance, and risk management. Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements including public and private construction contracts, subcontracts, joint ventures, real estate transactions, and technology agreements. Advise project teams on contract interpretation, change orders, differing site conditions, claims, payment disputes, and risk allocation. Lead construction claims and dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Develop contract templates, legal policies, and best practices to reduce organizational risk. Ensure compliance with federal contracting requirements including FAR/DFARS, Davis-Bacon, Buy America, and certified payroll. Supervise paralegals, manage outside counsel relationships, and maintain legal budgets. This full-time role reports to the CFO and supports complex heavy civil infrastructure projects across multiple entities.