About this opportunity
Sky Mavis lists this Senior Associate Counsel opportunity in st. louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Role We Want You For
We are seeking a senior associate counsel for our growing concrete business, Concrete Strategies, a subsidiary of Clayco. We are looking for experience with real estate construction subcontracts; prime contracts, AIA, Consensus, DBIA Forms, sufficient to negotiate and conclude contract terms and assist with project related challenges or disputes through project close-out, including assisting with change orders and claims as needed. Familiarity with commercial business transactions and legal forms, including purchase orders, lien waivers and releases. Professional collaborative aptitude and ability to assist with all matters related to legal team support for firm operations. The ideal candidate for this position is a team player, with a positive attitude, willing to learn, has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem‑solving skills and is comfortable working in a fast‑paced and dynamic workplace.
The Specifics of the Role
Complete contract administrative duties as requested such as reviewing, analyzing and negotiating construction subcontracts, purchase orders, MSA’s and other related contracts as needed to consummate construction projects
Review of requests for proposal (RFP’s) and bidding requirements and assistance with the preparation of RFP contracts and related bidding documents
Assisting with Project change orders, contract modifications, disputes, as needed
Assist General Counsel with responses to contract related claims (claims for delay, substantial completion claims, and related disputes, including management of documentation related to mediation, arbitration and / or litigation)
Familiarity with construction, material supplier subcontracts, AIA standard form contracts, purchase orders, and related terms and conditions
Advising and training business admin teams on commercial contracts, including subcontract and material supplier contracts terms and conditions, vendor and service contracts terms and conditions, credit application terms and conditions, confidentiality and non‑disclosure agreements, professional service agreements, maintenance contracts, and leases
Review and / or preparation of lien wavers and related affidavits
Reviewing and responding to third party subpoenas and litigation discovery requests, including research, review and preparation of responsive documents
Reviewing, research, and responding to claims of lien against project sites / real estate by third party subcontractors or material suppliers
Maintain and update legal and other databases with current information on status of pending matters
Review and prepare litigation status reports
Requirements
Law degree is required
2-4 years’ experience with construction real estate matters
Understanding of commercial construction contracts, material supplier subcontracts, AIA form contracts, and purchase orders
Motivated, hardworking, team player
Some Things You Should Know
Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required
No other builder can offer the collaborative design‑build approach that Clayco does
We work on creative, complex, award‑winning, high‑profile jobs
The pace is fast
Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more
Compensation
The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
Who can apply
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