Description:
A Real Estate Builders & Construction Company in Oldsmar, Florida is looking for a General Counsel to support our construction operations in the Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and potentially some Mid-Atlantic States.Representative Tasks and Responsibilities
- In coordination with A Real Estate Builders & Construction Company in Oldsmar, Florida senior leadership, prepare, review and negotiate construction and commercial agreements on behalf of business leaders as it relates to both public and private sector commercial and institutional construction projects.
- Lead and execute all stages in the contract life cycle through structuring, negotiating, drafting, closing, and any subsequent conflict resolution.
- Ensure that all contracts accurately reflect business objectives as well as compliance with all state, local laws and regulatory requirements.
- Advise on major change orders and waivers/releases.
- Develop and implement company policies in support of strategic initiatives in collaboration with senior management.
- Develop and maintain internal relationships and provide coordination and oversight with outside counsel when necessary.
- Improve overall contractual awareness and reduce legal fees.
- Create and improve contractual awareness and provide training for the project teams.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- JD along with 7-10 years relevant counsel experience supporting construction management and/or general contracting industry projects.
- Licensed to practice law in Florida.
- Ability to learn and become proficient with various software used by A Real Estate Builders & Construction Company in Oldsmar, Florida.
- Ability to work with project teams and troubleshoot issues that may arise.
- Excellent knowledge of construction contracts.
- Excellent verbal and written skills, along with the ability to explain legal concepts to A Real Estate Builders & Construction Company in Oldsmar, Florida staff of all levels.
- Ability to work across different departments and levels of the organization.
