The Staff Attorney plays a role in negotiating and advising on contracts across Clark’s Building and Infrastructure projects. The Attorney serves as a partner to leaders across the business, also working with outside counsel where appropriate to handle a range of complex owner and subcontractor contracts.
Responsibilities
Analyze, review and draft contracts (construction contracts, subcontracts, and other miscellaneous agreements)
Lead negotiation efforts to achieve contract terms consistent with Clark’s corporate standards
Provide legal guidance to corporate leadership on various business and industry related matters
Work with the Department Leadership to provide legal support to Clark and its subsidiaries
Prepare and facilitate corporate matters including preparing resolutions and minutes of directors’ and shareholders’ meetings, and other miscellaneous corporate documents
Participate in dispute avoidance/resolution strategy sessions with departmental and company leadership
In conjunction with outside counsel, coordinate responses to pleadings, discovery, and demands
Provide training to the organization on a variety of legal topics
Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work
Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team. Identify, hire, and retain outstanding people
Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals
Basic Qualifications
Juris Doctorate degree from a top accredited law school·
Active bar membership
Approximately 2 - 4 years of law firm or clerkship experience
Construction experience is a plus but not required
Strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization
Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes
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