Construction - General Attorney / Corporate - General Attorney in Detroit, MI

In-House

Detroit, MI

Construction - General Attorney / Corporate - General Attorney in Detroit, MI

Attorney

1-3 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Associate General Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing corporate policies, procedures, and programs.
- Review corporate transactions, including contract and lease reviews/negotiations.
- Consult with the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel regarding project and employment claims made against or on behalf of the company.
- Participate in business transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
- Engage in the legal aspects of the company’s financing, assessing current and future business structures and legal entities.
- Advise on best practices in corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory issues.
- Evaluate the company’s insurance programs.
- Support patent pursuits by the company.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required.
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Architecture preferred.
- Active bar membership required.
- 1 – 3 years’ experience in construction and transactional law.
- In-house counsel experience strongly preferred; relevant outside counsel experience will be considered.
- Excellent legal, analytical, and communication skills.
- Professional interpersonal skills to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
- Working knowledge of Adobe software. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Salary Information:
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $104,000 to $123,000 annually.
- Eligibility for a performance-based bonus each year.
- Benefits include flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO in the first year with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account, and voluntary insurance options.
- 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one career coaching, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation requests can be directed to the specified email.