Construction - General Attorney / Corporate - General Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

In-House

Phoenix, AZ

Construction - General Attorney / Corporate - General Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

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 to assess the merits of 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, including evaluating current and future business structures and legal entities.
- Advise on best practices in corporate governance, and have an understanding of compliance and regulatory issues.
- Participate in the evaluation of the company’s insurance programs.
- Support patent pursuits by the company.

Education and Experience Information:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in construction and transactional law is required. In-house counsel experience is strongly preferred, although relevant outside counsel experience will also be considered.
- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.
- An undergraduate degree in Engineering or Architecture is preferred.
- Active bar membership is required.
- The candidate should possess excellent legal, analytical, and communication skills.
- Developed professional interpersonal skills are necessary, with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels within the company.
- Working knowledge of Adobe software and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required.

Salary Information:
- The anticipated salary range for this position is between $104,000 and $123,000 annually.
- The candidate is eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.
- The benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flexible spending account, and voluntary insurance options.
- The company offers a 401(k) program with employer matching, a tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching, and professional development opportunities.
- The company provides flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within the first year of employment with the option to purchase additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, and 15 extra Fridays off.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on 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 accommodations are available for applicants who require assistance in the application, interview, or employee selection process.