Senior Corporate Counsel, Transactions

Senior Corporate Counsel, Transactions

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America’s premier, 100% employee‑owned commercial construction company.

We specialize in a wide range of project types and collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle—from design to completion.

Our commitment to high‑performing individuals, award‑winning training, best‑in‑class Total Rewards, and an inclusive culture forms the foundation of our workforce.

• Partner with regional leadership to understand upcoming projects and pursuits and provide experiential perspective to others in evaluating those pursuits.
• Provide subject matter expertise and serve as a valuable resource to regional leadership in overall regional strategy, while providing consistent application of policies and procedures related to transactions within the region.
• Provide timely and accurate review and analysis of contractual language for agreements between McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., and its related entities, including design build, CMAR and other construction agreements with owners and designers. Provide support for and lead our internal teams through contract negotiations with these entities.
• Provide timely and accurate review and analysis of contractual language for McCarthy’s agreements with its consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, equipment manufacturers, and distributors as well as equipment leases, master service agreements, purchase orders, and provide support for and lead negotiation of those agreements.
• Partner with the Regional Contracts Directors and Managers to provide advice and counsel and assist with negotiations on downstream contract terms and conditions.
• Review and negotiate other construction‑related agreements, including lease agreements, project labor agreements, state specific labor agreements, amendments and change orders.
• Review and provide comments on financing documents including Estoppel Certificates, Letters of Credit, Parent Guaranty Forms, and Escrow Agreements, and ensure compliance and consistency in terms and conditions.
• Prepare and review downstream exhibits in Subcontracts, Master Service and/or Supply Agreements, Purchase Orders, and Operating & Maintenance Agreements.
• Review and negotiate miscellaneous corporate documents, such as Non‑Disclosure Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Corporate Service Agreements, and related consulting documents.
• Perform regular reviews of standard contract templates to make sure McCarthy stays on top of changes in legislation and industry trends.
• Perform audits of agreements processed through McCarthy’s contracts management platform to confirm correct template usage and to ensure all subcontracts and purchase orders are using correct and up‑to‑date terms and conditions.
• Draft memoranda, correspondence, and reports summarizing research findings and offer opinions regarding liability, risk transfer, legislation – both state and federal, and exposure.
• Provide general legal advice and answer contract language questions for McCarthy team members.
• Conduct contract reviews and trainings for McCarthy team members.

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and licensed in California.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction contract negotiation and analysis
• In‑depth knowledge of construction, design build and procurement contracts, including significant experience reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating various construction contract forms.
• Ability to communicate with project teams articulately, concisely, and with well‑reasoned opinions.
• Ability to communicate complex contractual concepts to McCarthy team members in a concise, yet thorough, manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Ability to work independently and determine creative solutions.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Team‑player, developed sense of business acumen, and ability to work with a wide variety of people.

For Southern California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $165,000 - $220,000. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which may impact total compensation.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.