• Location: New York, New York
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #602
• Salary: 250000 Per Hour

Established CM / GC firm seeks in-house counsel to act as General Counsel overseeing all legal matters related to the CM / GC operation and in some cases attending to principals’ investments.  You will manage and coordinate the work of three external legal firms, handling resource allocation, while also rolling up your sleeves and working on various items related to the following:
 

• Construction Agreements: Draft and negotiate CM agreements, subcontracts, consultant agreements, and change orders, focusing on indemnity, safety, scheduling, and payment protections.
• Litigation & Claims Oversight: Manage outside counsel on any number of construction related matters.
• Insurance Programs / Risk Management: Manage outside counsel in construction accident and injury litigation; coordinate defense strategy, discovery, and settlements.
• Real Estate: Review and negotiate office leases; address landlord/tenant issues; oversee lease compliance and renewals.
• Employment & HR: Create employment agreements, handbooks, and compliance policies; advise on wage/hour, terminations, and potential claims.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure OSHA and regulatory compliance alongside Corporate Safety Director
• Finance Support: Work with Operations to review lending arrangements and any other vendor / technology contracts

Salary is up to 250k, plus benefits.
This role does not allow for remote / work from home, and is 5 days / week in-office. Benefits, PTO, 401k are offered.

Join one of the best in the business, boasting decades of high profile projects, and an impeccable reputation in the industry.