Senior Counsel

JE Dunn Construction
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
1001 Locust Street (Show on map)
May 29, 2025
Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiringinspired people, giving theminteresting and challenging work, enabling them withinnovative tools, and letting themshare in the company's rewards, we've found asustainable way to growin our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, andwe need inspired people like youto join us in our pursuit of building perfection. Role Summary The Senior Counsel will provide complex, broad and in-depth legal support to the region or area to which they are assigned. This position will prepare and review contracts and other documents and prepare legal evidence and arguments to protect the Company's interests and minimize legal risk. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn. Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes complex decisions on most tasks and consults senior management as needed. Career Path: Group or Regional General 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 SENIOR COUNSEL In addition, this positon will be responsible for the following: Leads legal research efforts and prepares appropriate and effective legal opinions, memoranda, and other documents. Oversees and manages outside counsel and monitors legal proceedings Leads in the collection and preparation of evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case, to defend the Company in civil litigation. Reviews and approves advertising copy and public statements from a legal standpoint. Prepares and negotiates all types of commercial transactions related to projects and corporate functions. Includes prime and subcontracts, vendor and support services. 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 - Advanced Ability to conduct effective presentations - Advanced 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 - Advanced 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 8+ years legal experience (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 Benefits Information The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details. Click here for benefits details. JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace. JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request toaccommodations@jedunn.com JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.