Corporate Counsel

About Hensel Phelps:

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction, and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, and healthcare. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity, and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

Position Description:

Corporate Counsel will be responsible for legal oversight of commercial transactions, focusing on contract negotiations, drafting, and dispute resolution within all business groups. There is an emphasis on commercial agreements, purchase orders, teaming and confidentiality agreements, equipment purchase agreements, and engineering and construction contracts related to large, complex construction projects. Significant experience preparing and litigating government (federal, state, and local) construction claims is strongly preferred.

Position Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree from a respected university in any discipline and a juris doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be licensed or otherwise authorized to practice law in Colorado, with a minimum of five years of construction litigation experience.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must be able to identify business and compliance strengths, weaknesses, threats, risks, and opportunities quickly and accurately, and develop appropriate plans for action.
• Must be able to understand, interpret, and advise regarding complex insurance policies, surety bonds, and related issues.
• Anticipates and plans for changes in internal and/or external operating conditions and business needs.
• Must have the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Strong logical reasoning required.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables while also being able to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Possess a strong understanding and sense of confidentiality to be able to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Must be a recognized expert in the areas assigned while possessing a broad knowledge of a wide range of other business areas.
• Ability to prioritize tasks when faced with multiple deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Outlook).

Essential Duties:

• Provide general legal advice and representation to all business groups on a wide variety of complex legal issues and disputes.
• In conjunction with Legal and Senior Operations management, manages and directs all aspects of Company litigation, including general litigation and strategy advice, contract interpretation, risk and litigation cost assessments, settlement activities, and outside counsel.
• Manages discovery process for all litigation matters, including distribution of appropriate document holds, document production, e-discovery, etc.
• Develop and deliver appropriate training and materials to various business groups. Requires in-depth knowledge of relevant business processes and operations to ensure that the Company's interests are adequately protected in commercial transactions.
• In conjunction with Regional and Project management, identifies and resolves unique and complex issues that arise during the contracting process and project execution that requires innovative thinking and creative solutions.
• Supports and assists with all areas of the Company's compliance programs. This includes leading investigations, fact-finding, and other investigatory needs in connection with situations that arise under the Company's compliance programs. Also, responsible for ensuring all documents, policies, templates, and processes related to…