Job Title
Construction Lien & Legal Compliance Specialist
Position Summary
The Lien & Legal Compliance Specialist is responsible for protecting company receivables through the administration of mechanics liens, preliminary notices, notices to owner, payment claims, and related legal collection actions. This role ensures compliance with state-specific lien laws and deadlines, coordinates with attorneys and operations teams, monitors collections risk, and maintains accurate lien documentation from project inception through final payment or legal resolution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lien Rights Management
- Review contracts and project documentation to determine lien rights and notice requirements.
- Prepare, file, and serve preliminary notices, notices to owner, notices to contractor, and related statutory notices.
- Monitor lien filing deadlines and enforcement periods across multiple states.
- Prepare and record mechanics liens, materialman's liens, and construction liens.
- Coordinate lien releases, satisfactions, and cancellations upon payment.
- Maintain lien tracking logs and legal deadline calendars.
Collections & Receivables Protection of $20 million plus/year
- Review aging receivables and identify high-risk accounts.
- Recommend lien and bond remedies for delinquent accounts.
- Support collections efforts through legal preservation actions.
- Work closely with accounting and project management teams to resolve payment disputes.
- Prepare documentation for attorney referrals and litigation support.
Legal Compliance
- Stay current on mechanics lien laws and bond claim requirements in all operating states.
- Ensure compliance with state-specific notice, filing, and enforcement requirements.
- Maintain legal records and supporting documentation.
- Assist in responding to legal requests, subpoenas, and document production requests.
- Coordinate with internal and external legal counsel.
Reporting & Process Management
- Develop and maintain lien tracking reports and legal action logs.
- Prepare weekly and monthly status reports for leadership.
- Identify process improvements to reduce collection risk.
- Train project managers and operations staff on documentation requirements that preserve lien rights.
- Support internal audits and compliance reviews.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience managing mechanics liens, bond claims, or construction-related legal compliance.
- Knowledge of construction law procedures and lien rights.
- Understanding of accounts receivable and collections processes.
- Experience working with attorneys, title companies, contractors, and sureties.
- Strong attention to detail and deadline management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Normal Working Hours, Additional Working Hours and Travel Requirements
This is a full-time position working 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This position may require longer hours, and some flexibility in hours may be
needed dependent upon the business needs.
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