Corporate Counsel

The Corporate Counsel plays a critical role in negotiating and advising on contracts across Clark's projects. This role will serve as a partner to leaders across the business, also working with outside counsel where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, review and draft contracts (construction contracts, subcontracts, and other miscellaneous agreements)

• Lead negotiation efforts to achieve contract terms consistent with Clark's corporate standards.

• Provide legal guidance to corporate leadership on various business and industry related matters

• Report to the Senior Vice President, Legal, working with the commercial legal team to provide legal support to Clark and its subsidiaries

• To the extent desired, work across Clark's Legal Department to gain exposure to Clark's dispute resolution strategies, government investigation response, licensing issues, and related work

• Provide training within the organization on a variety of legal topics, with a focus on commercial contract matters

• Cultivate a network of industry relationships to bring potential business opportunities to Clark leadership

• Cultivate industry relationships to help attract and recruit top talent to Clark. A mindset of "All team members are recruiters"

• Exceed our stakeholders' expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals

Basic Qualifications

• Transactional Experience - Four to six years of transactional experience, including experience leading contract negotiation and interfacing directly with business teams in the process of contract negotiation. Experience with construction and/or government contracts is an advantage, but not necessary

• Leadership Capacity - A proven leader with the ability to work independently and coordinate strategy and drive effective collaboration among senior executives, project teams, and outside counsel

• Mission Orientation - A dedicated team member with passion to continue the success of a longstanding institution

• Strong Work Ethic - A hard, nimble worker, with strong time management and multi-tasking skills and the mentality to lead solutions to tricky contractual sticking points.

• Intellectual Horsepower and Curiosity - A quick study who can climb a learning curve with speed, who provides forward-thinking and creative assessment of risk and opportunities, and who continuously strives for professional growth

• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes

Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States.

Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all - power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we've been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live.

With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach.

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There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team. It creates a sense of humility and fosters pride in the work we do. At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.

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Authorization to Work

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark Construction Group, LLC, (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.