Robert Half Corporation Jobs

Description

We are seeking a top Attorney with Construction & Insurance experience for a great General Counsel position at a Construction Company in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. This role involves providing strategic legal guidance and managing legal risks to ensure the smooth running of our business operations.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and manage all risks faced by the corporation, ensuring they are either acceptable or are managed through legal efforts or business practices.

• Collaborate with business leaders to prepare business contracts, leases, purchase orders, and other related documents while ensuring they meet company guidelines and legal parameters.

• Represent the corporation in litigation and other legal proceedings.

• Act as an agent of the corporation in various transactions, interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations.

• Conduct research as needed and provide recommendations on legal issues to executive management.

• Develop and present training materials on legal related topics for corporate directors, management, and employees.

• Manage the utilization of outside counsel effectively; setting goals, determining level of services and fees in alignment with those goals, and keeping in-house those tasks that are best or most efficiently performed in house.

• Provide customized legal advice with an understanding of the company's culture, business processes, business goals, and bargaining position with other entities.

• Review bid documents from a legal perspective and develop appropriate qualifications for bids.

• Handle the administration of civil litigation claims and respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

• Write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.

Requirements

• Possession of a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

• Must be an active member in good standing with the MN State Bar

• Minimum of 5 years of Construction Law experience

• Proficiency in Briefing, Civil Litigation, Claim Administration, and Complaint Handling

• Proven negotiation skills with the ability to resolve conflicts and disputes

• Experience with Construction Company Insurance matters

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Proficiency in legal research and documentation

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws related to construction and contracting

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• High level of professionalism and ethical standards

• Experience with case management software and other relevant legal technologies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Apply today to learn more about this and other legal positions in the Twin Cities, MN!

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