Description:

Nationwide Paving Experts is looking for an In-House Counsel

Summary:
We are searching for a talented In-House Attorney, who will report to the General Counsel. This person will perform a wide variety of corporate and litigation related tasks. This position will be based in Nationwide Paving Experts new corporate headquarters in Villa Park, IL. A high level of confidentiality is required.

Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents such as real estate leases, construction contracts, service contracts, and SaaS agreements.
Compile discovery documents and draft and answer discovery requests for litigation matters.
Process and investigate new personal injury, workers' compensation, and property damage claims in conjunction with Safety Department.
Research real estate ownership records and prepare mechanics liens and related documents.
Compile and review M&A due diligence, and perform research and tasks needed to integrate newly acquired businesses into company systems.
Maintain and renew annual filings and business and contractor's licenses for multiple entities.
Maintain, and update as needed, all legal forms dispensed by the Company.
Other duties, as assigned, on an as needed basis.

What Experience you'll bring to us

Licensed to practice law in Illinois, or be eligible for Admission on Motion.
Minimum 3 years of law firm and/or in-house experience working with construction contracts and other commercial contracts, corporate law, personal injury, workers compensation and M&A. Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not have experience in each of those areas of law.
Capable of handling a wide range of legal issues that confront a legal department in many areas of law such as construction, employment, insurance coverage, personal injury, workers compensation, M&A, and corporate governance.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts including outside attorneys, insurance adjusters, C-Suite and Board, other departments, customers and claimants.
Construction experience preferred.
Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams).
Prior experience with legal practice management software and contract review software.
Create a positive experience in all interactions with employees and vendors
Excellent organizational skills.
Must have a sense of urgency and a natural ability to work in a fast-paced and growing environment.
Must be comfortable with a hands-on environment of high communication.