About this opportunity
ARCO Companies lists this Legal Counsel (Claims) opportunity in king of prussia, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About You:
We are looking for a service-oriented Attorney to join our team in our Downers Grove, IL office. The Legal Counsel (Claims) is primarily responsible for analyzing and helping resolve pre-litigation disputes, overseeing litigated and arbitrated claims, and partnering with senior attorneys and business leaders on claims handling and risk management strategies. This position also requires 10-15% transactional work primarily negotiating owner and subcontractor agreements.
Collaborate with other members of the legal team located in our offices across the U.S. to address pre-claim disputes and manage litigated and arbitrated claims, including payment disputes, mechanic’s liens, safety incidents, subcontractor performance and licensing issues, and day-to-day project management issues.
Partner with senior attorneys, project managers, and business leaders to understand business objectives in addressing and resolving claims.
Implement enterprise-wide claims management and litigation best practices.
Collaborate with members of the Safety, HR, and Finance teams to identify business risks and strategies for mitigation.
Manage and present substantive reports on claims-related data.
Remain informed of new laws, regulations, judicial opinions, and industry trends affecting the enterprise.
Licensed attorney with 5-plus years of litigation experience.
Experience in a construction organization, construction-focused law firm, or large law firm preferred, including substantive familiarity with standard Owner contracts, subcontracts, and mechanic’s lien processes.
Flexible, with effective and timely communication skills.
Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.
~ Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
~ Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
~ Tuition reimbursement for associates
~ Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
~1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
~Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
~From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.
We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENRs Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. LEGAL DISCLAIMER
EOE, including disability/vets
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