Assistant General Counsel

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ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking a service-minded attorney with solid technical expertise in construction, contract drafting and negotiating. You will be part of an in-house legal team serving a dynamic and growing business in Raleigh, NC.

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package supports our associates, their families, and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• 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
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we value diversity and build a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services. ARCO is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

• Collaborate with the legal team across the United States to implement enterprise-wide approaches to managing contract and other risks
• Collaborate with project managers and leaders to understand business objectives when negotiating agreements
• Advise members of safety, finance, IT, and HR teams
• Review, draft, and negotiate construction and other contracts with minimal supervision
• Manage, maintain, and coordinate all documentation related to construction contracts and day-to-day issues
• Prepare and present training to non-legal business operators on legal issues in the construction industry
• Assess and mitigate ARCO’s risk and provide suggestions to General Counsel and business leadership
• Maintain and grow relationships with vendors and title companies
• Assist Operations and Leadership in problem-solving and risk management
• Manage communications and deliverables in a deadline-driven environment
• Work with, and efficiently direct the work of, shared paralegal support

• Licensed Attorney with 7+ years of experience practicing construction law
• Experience in, or working closely with, construction organizations or firms is preferred
• Strong transactional experience or a mix of transactional and construction litigation/claims management is preferred
• Experience leading negotiations of construction contracts or dispute resolution with sophisticated counter parties
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify legal issues and provide practical solutions
• Familiarity with insurance in the construction industry is preferred
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
• Flexible, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead and follow as needed and work as part of a highly collaborative legal team
• Active listener with proactive leadership and collaboration
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business environment
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Note:

Candidates do not need to meet every qualification to be considered. If you possess relevant experience and skills, we encourage you to apply.

Make your move. ARCO is a growing, privately-owned company with over 30 years of experience in design-build, over 6,550 projects nationwide, and recognitions in ENR lists. We seek people who share enthusiasm, passion, and respect for hard work.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before submitting external candidates. Vendors must have a signed agreement and written approval from an ARCO TA Manager before submitting candidates. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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