Associate General Counsel

Associate General Counsel

Consigli Construction Co., Inc.

Interested in an outstanding opportunity to become part of a team with a stellar reputation as a community engaged Employer of Choice?

Established in 1905, Consigli has grown over the last 100 years from a local fourth generation family business into one of the largest construction managers and general contractors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. In 2018, we transitioned to 100-percent employee-ownership.

Nationally ranked as one of Forbes 2021 and 2022 Best Midsize employers and as one of the Best Places to Work by the Boston Globe, the Hartford Business Journal, and MaineBiz, our culture draws raw talent from college interns to seasoned veterans with substantial years of experience in their field. We credit empowerment, innovation and “thinking great” for our continual growth and success. Most important, we are thankful for our employees and are proud to have one of the most exciting project portfolios in the business.

Associate General Counsel:

The Associate General Counsel is responsible for providing general legal support to fulfill the legal function of an ENR Top 50 construction company, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, and working with the Deputy General Counsel, Legal Specialist, and Legal Coordinator.

Essential Functions:

• First-line responsibility to provide legal advice and services to:
  • The Purchasing Department with respect to the negotiation of subcontracts and purchase orders consistent with established policies; and
  • The Marketing Department to assure that proposal responses comply with legal disclosure requirements and that the Company complies with awarding authority disclosure laws, regulations, or procedures.
• Assist with contract drafting, administration, review and negotiation.
• Assist the Legal Department in managing the legal needs of the company by providing pre‐litigation and litigation support, including performing legal research, discovery tasks, and managing legal research by outside counsel.
• Responsible for tracking, monitoring, and calendaring activities related to pending litigation and administrative proceedings to which the Company is a party or witness.
• As directed by the Chief Legal Officer or General Counsel, engage with all departments to assist in the development of affirmative claims and defense of claims against the Company and provide internal support to outside counsel with respect to investigating facts or responding to discovery requests, subpoenas, and other legal process.
• Support Consigli University as a training resource on construction law and related subjects, including orientation training on the Consigli Code of Conduct.
• Provide advice and assistance to the Accounting Department with respect to ensuring and tracking compliance with all public reporting and registration obligations under Consigli’s operating jurisdictions, and the preparation, execution and filing of corporate documents, including organizing documents, annual reports, meeting minutes, votes, resolutions, and joint venture agreements.
• Manage the content of the Legal Department’s presence on the Consigli Intranet, including developing, maintaining, and updating the forms library, topical legal memos, training PowerPoints, and other useful content.
• Provide general assistance to meet the legal needs of the Company.

Competencies:

• A multi-tasker with excellent analytical and legal skills
• Ability to collaborate
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to understand business needs and partner with the business to create solutions
• Strong understanding of the interplay between legal and business risk
• Organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and flexible
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Relentless/a closer

Supervisory Responsibility:

Legal Specialist; Legal Coordinator

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand (including standing on construction sites for extended periods of time); walk (including walking on construction sites which may require climbing stairs); use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Nights and weekend work may be necessary, as required.

Travel:

Travel to and from regional offices and construction jobsites is required.

This position requires up to 10 percent travel.

Required Education and Experience:

• Law degree from an accredited ABA approved law school.
• Admitted to the MA and/or NY bar.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department environment.
• Experience in construction law and litigation.
• Experience with AIA Documents.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience as a practicing litigator.
• Broad overview experience in construction law, including federal and state public construction projects.
• Exposure to or familiarity with the following areas of law: insurance, contract, employment, labor, and ESOPs.
• Experience dealing with the OSHA.
• Secondary admission to ME, CT, NY, DC, VA, MD, or NC bar.

Required Application Documents:

Please email the following to (mroux@consigli.com) 

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample (2-page maximum, an “email memorandum” preferred)
• List of References (at least one professor and one former employer)
• Law School Transcript

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Consigli provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.