Assistant General Counsel

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

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H1 Heading: Join Our Team as a Senior Assistant General Counsel

H2 Heading: Exciting Opportunity at Kiewit for a Senior Assistant General Counsel

Position Overview:

- Responsible for managing litigation, claims, insured matters, government investigations and other disputes for Kiewit's Group General Counsel - Strategic Resolutions
- Unique and significant work involving high-profile construction projects with disputes over $100 million
- Full-time position with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Company Overview:

- Kiewit is a leading construction and engineering firm with operations across North America
- Strong financial stability with no operational long-term debt
- Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship

Location:

- Primary location in Lone Tree, CO with potential for other office locations
- Willing to consider candidates in Omaha, NE, Lenexa, KS, or Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

- Conduct initial case assessment and provide risk assessments
- Collaborate with teams to develop detailed claims
- Work with outside counsel, internal resources, and external experts to resolve disputes
- Coordinate resolution strategy with internal stakeholders
- Lead management of legal matters with internal and external resources

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in a state bar association
- 10+ years of litigation experience with first chair trial experience
- Background in construction law, government contracts, investigations, environmental law, and labor law preferred
- Flexibility to travel as needed

Key Attributes:

- Strong legal analysis and communication skills
- Ability to explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers, including executive management
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Self-driven and collaborative
- Ability to thrive in a changing environment
- Excellent writing, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills
- Personal and professional resonance with company culture

Other Requirements:

- Reliable attendance and ability to meet deadlines
- Effective communication and interaction with others
- Ability to work safely and follow instructions
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed

Salary Information:

- Base compensation of $275,000/yr - $310,000/yr
- Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, experience, and location

Benefits:

- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees
- Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and dependents
- Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Retirement plans with matching
- Generous paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer:

- Employment decisions made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status
- Join our team at Kiewit and be a part of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Not specified

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, generous paid time off

Not specified

Legal Analysis, Communication, Problem-Solving, Self-Driven, Collaboration, Writing, Presentation, Meeting Facilitation, Safety

Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the hiring manager.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate Degree, Active State Bar Membership

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