Construction Corporate Counsel

Kforce Inc.

Arcadia, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$180,000–$220,000
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Attorney, Bar Membership, Bond Market, Budget Management, Business Strategy, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Contracts, Construction Management, Contract Creation, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Google Apps, Leadership, Legal, Legal Briefs, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Liens, Litigation, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Research Skills, Risk Management, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Arcadia, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Kforce has a client in Arcadia, CA that is seeking a Construction Corporate Counsel. This position will be in a hybrid working schedule. Responsibilities:
  • Advise project teams on construction law, contracts, and delivery strategy to protect the business's legal position
  • Manage construction litigation and collection matters, coordinating with outside counsel and preserving payment rights
  • Serve as construction law SME, overseeing outside counsel selection, performance, and costs
  • Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, change orders, and vendor agreements; Maintain standard templates
  • Prepare legal briefs, research, and discovery; Represent the company in hearings and arbitrations
  • Support corporate governance, entity management, and Board/Committee materials
  • Track and analyze legal metrics, manage budgets, and recommend risk mitigation strategies
  • Deliver internal training, handle subpoenas, and improve processes based on lessons learned
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active California Bar membership (in good standing)
  • 10+ years of construction law experience, including civil litigation
  • Strong knowledge of construction law, including liens, payment bonds, and contract performance
  • Ability to quickly conduct accurate legal research beyond primary expertise
  • Excellent drafting skills for contracts, policies, and legal documents
  • Strong decision-making with ownership, accountability, and results focus
  • Effective communication and collaboration across all organizational levels
  • Proficient with legal and business tools (Gmail, Google Drive, Smartsheet, Box, MS Office, Westlaw, OneLegal)
  • Demonstrated leadership and ability to clearly articulate and defend business strategies

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/