Description:

The Role We Want You For
Associate counsel dedicated to advising and supporting multi-billion dollar Subcontract Operations/Procurement & Purchase Order Operations for Clayco and its subsidiaries,[1] having experience and knowledge of construction law, subcontracts, construction equipment and material procurement, purchase order processes and general procurement related contract matters, including negotiation of subcontracts, purchase order terms and conditions, assistance with resolution of subcontract and procurement related claims and disputes, and related matters.

The ideal candidate for this position is a team player with construction law experience, proactive, a strong work ethic, willingness to learn and support company processes and procedures, exceptional problem-solving skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.

The Specifics of the Role

Reviewing, negotiating and advising business teams on subcontracts, purchase orders and related contracts, including:

Material subcontract and supplier contracts warranties, terms and conditions
Vendor and service contracts warranties, terms and conditions
Required flow down of obligations under related prime contracts and/or subcontracts
Experience and familiarity with construction prime contracts and flow down of obligations to material suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.

Reviewing and negotiating ancillary contracts:

Credit application terms and conditions
Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements

Assisting with any subcontract and/or purchase order related claims, meet with project teams and assist with drafting and issuance of notices and related claims investigations, assisting with processing and resolution of disputes, mediations, and / or litigation, including collecting documents, organizing team response to such matters and reviewing and responding to third party subpoena's and discovery requests.

Assisting with subcontract compliance related matters as needed.

Requirements:

Construction law experience
Familiarity with construction and/or design industry
General understanding of subcontracts, purchase orders, and procurement contracts, including material and equipment supplier contracts
Knowledge of process design, a plus
Knowledge of AIA software and contract forms a plus
Motivated, proactive, hardworking, team player with strong collaboration skills.

Some Things You Should Know

No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
The pace is fast!