Description:

Role Summary:
The Associate Counsel will provide basic legal support to the region to which they are assigned. This position will be responsible for providing counsel regarding all legal matters that affect the region including transactions and claims, researching and preparing draft legal opinions, and interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.
Career Path: Counsel

Key Role Responsibilities - Core
Counsel Family – Core

Provides legal support on routine matters to the region to which they are assigned.
Reviews project procurement documents and assists with proposal legal review.
Prepares draft prime contracts and subcontracts with assistance of the project team
Provides counsel and guidance regarding transactions, programs, policies and procedures.
Researches and prepares appropriate and effective draft legal opinions, memoranda and other documents.
Interprets laws, rulings and regulations for relevance and to help the Company prepare clear and effective policies and practices to minimize legal risk.
Assists with management of claims and litigation. Provides assistance to gather and prepare evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions.
Implements litigation hold memoranda.
Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn's policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
Analytical skills, with ability to independently analyze problems and provide the appropriate solution - Intermediate
Ability to conduct effective presentations
Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
Legal writing skills - Advanced
Ability to perform legal research - Advanced
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education:

Doctorate degree - Juris Doctor (Required)
Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or other technical field (Preferred)
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience:

2+ years legal experience, practicing construction law (Required)
Construction litigation with large law firm (Preferred)
In lieu of the above requirements, experience in a related practice, such as real estate, may be considered.

Working Environment:

Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
May require periods of travel and/or relocation
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
Normal office environment
Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulde