In-House Legal Counsel

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING CORPORATION

Commercial Contracting Corporation (CCC) is an employee-owned, full-service general building and process equipment installation contractor. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, CCC serves industrial, commercial and institutional clients throughout North America.

At CCC, we’ve earned a reputation for being the “go-to” contractor for projects that are considered dirty, dangerous or difficult work – the kind of construction projects many other companies aren’t capable of handling. It’s made possible because our mission is to identify, hire and retain the very best people in the industry. So, whether you’re fresh out of school or a seasoned construction pro, you’ll find the most challenging and rewarding work at CCC.

Ensuring our employees receive the same outstanding experience as our clients is a big deal to us. That’s why we’ve developed a culture that rewards teamwork, fosters great pride in what we do, values family and relationships, encourages leadership, and empowers individuals at every level. We’re always looking for talented people with passion who share the core values and beliefs on which our company was founded.

MISSION: TO IDENTIFY, HIRE AND RETAIN THE VERY BEST PEOPLE.

CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY: We're one team made up of people who are dependable and act with integrity.

HUMILITY: We are humble team players who prioritize the mission over personal ego.

DRIVE: Our people are passionate about their work, relationships and success.

LOYALTY: We are dedicated to achieving the mission of each project and the overall company.

ATTITUDE: We will inspire others to be positive and overcome the daily challenges to achieve our mission.

CCC was awarded the Top Workplaces USA Award for 2022, 2023, and earned the Top Workplaces Regional Awards from the Detroit Free Press from 2017 – 2022.

We are proud to offer a very competitive wage and benefit compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, vacation pay, holiday pay, personal time, employee stock ownership program (ESOP), and a generous 401K program.

IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL

Auburn Hills, MI

OBJECTIVE

The In-house Legal Counsel is ultimately responsible for oversight and management pertaining to legal matters, contracts, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance. This dynamic role supports all functional departments and works with executive and company leadership daily to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and provide insight based on legal changes affecting the business. This role will also coordinate engagement with outside Legal Counsel as required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Review, advise, and assist on processes regarding current terms & conditions, contracts, agreements, leases, transactional and compliance matters.
• Assist with the drafting of claims, client notices, subcontractor notices, and any other legal or compliance correspondence.
• Remain current with legal updates and counsel/advise employees/company on general commercial law topics, corporate governance, and regulatory issues (i.e. environmental).
• Give legal advice with respect to proposed and existing legislation, employment law, and other legal developments affecting the company.
• Review, negotiate, and execute a wide range of contracts, leases, and agreements.
• Support litigation matters by working with outside counsel for effective and efficient resolution.
• Develop and deliver educational, compliance, and preventative law programs to management and workforce.
• Represent the company and present industry best practices at seminars/webinars, networking events, and other community/industry/construction association events.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and enforcement of internal policies and standard procedures/processes for Legal Department and company as a whole.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Licensure or eligibility for licensure in Michigan.
• Minimum 3 years of general corporate/commercial law experience. Preference for substantial experience with a large/sophisticated law firm and/or “in-house” experience with an international company.
• Strong knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code (Article 2) and experience reviewing, negotiating and drafting wide variety of contracts (e.g., sales, distribution and supply contracts).
• Preference for experience with the construction industry, automotive industry, or manufacturing and knowledge of subcontractor, vendor, and supplier terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of legal procedures and substantive areas of law.
• High level of personal integrity.
• High level of interpersonal skills, including strong written and oral communication skills.
• High level of problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-confident, self-starting and a high level of organizational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to evaluate legal and business risks and demonstrate superior legal judgment, initiative and resourcefulness in order to advise and counsel internal clients.

Commercial Contracting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, color, race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.