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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180975
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: DHO Legal Build Work
Department: Legal
Market: Corporate Home Office
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are looking for a mid-level Attorney with at least 3 years of experience possessing transactional, corporate and/or litigation experience to join our Legal Department in one of our legal hub offices located in Omaha or Kansas City. In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in various legal functions within the department, including: providing advice and assistance to the company and its various home office functional groups, managing major commercial litigation and disputes, reviewing and negotiating large, complex construction contracts with owners, partners, and critical vendors/subcontractors, and supporting business units and profit centers by acting as dedicated legal support as well as engaging with key members of senior management. Contract models could include EPC, design-build, progressive design-build, integrated project delivery/alliance modeling, joint venture agreements, memoranda of understanding, teaming agreements, consortium agreements, and material contracts. Matters involve significant monetary amounts and involve some of the largest high-profile construction projects being constructed in North America today.
Critical thinking, problem-solving and excellent judgment are key qualities to achieve success in this role. The position will report to the Group General Counsel.
Why Kiewit? We offer an experience that no other employer can touch. We hire the best people to work on some of the most important projects in the markets we support. From the beginning, you will be part of a team that impacts and improves lives every day. You will work across all areas of our business, working with our key stakeholders who are subject matter experts in their field & have a strong sense of pride because their work matters. We expect your best and will provide you with the tools to achieve and build upon that, including expansive training programs and advancement opportunities that are directly based on your contributions. Simply put, you will not find a more challenging and personally rewarding career anywhere else. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is among the best in the industry, because it is the right thing to do for the people who commit so much to the company. We believe employees should be able to provide for themselves and their families, and have peace of mind that comes with being able to do so. Our employees can come to work with clarity and focus to take on new and exciting challenges and opportunities.
District Overview
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too!
Location
This position will be based in one of the following locations: our downtown Omaha, NE Headquarters or our regional Lenexa, KS campus. This is not a remote work option.
Responsibilities
- Provide regular and ongoing legal advice with respect to legal issues facing the Company.
- Assist and coordinate with other members of the Legal Department with other legal needs of the Company, as necessary.
- Provide comprehensive oversight of all legal matters of each District and provide a full range of timely and responsive legal advice and support to each District Management.
- Draft joint venture agreements, consortiums, MOU’s, term sheets, and other service agreements and associated transactional documents.
- Ensure the Company’s contracting protocols, commercial standards and guidelines are followed.
- Collaborate with the internal stakeholders and subject matter experts relative to the legal aspects and risks of matters assigned.
- Review, negotiate, draft, and analyze various types of Company contracts.
- Develop and deliver training to the larger organization on a variety of legal issues.
- Coordinate negotiations on major subcontracts with the business lead and internal supply network lead.
- Perform initial case assessment and perform detailed review of relevant contractual provisions, facts, and applicable law to provide early accurate case/matter risk assessment.
- Participate as an integral member of teams in the evaluation and development of detailed claims utilizing Kiewit’s proprietary method. Retain and collaborate with outside counsel, internal resources, and external experts on the resolution of claims, disputes, and other matters.
- Coordinate resolution strategy with the internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.
- Lead strategic management of assigned legal matters in collaboration with internal and external resources and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of transactional, corporate and/or litigation experience with a large law firm and/or in-house legal department with experience similar as detailed above.
- J.D. and active attorney’s license.
- Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
- Pragmatic judgment, particularly in determining the significance of legal matters and effectively measuring and balancing legal and business risks.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills, with ability to synthesize complex legal issues to essential elements for internal clients and interact with Sr. leaders and C-Suite.
- Self-driven & resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as in groups in a demanding environment. Must have excellent negotiation skills, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills.
- Background in construction law, government contracts, government investigations, environmental law and labor law preferred but not necessary.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance.
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 180975
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: DHO Legal Build Work
Department: Legal
Market: Corporate Home Office
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are looking for a mid-level Attorney with at least 3 years of experience possessing transactional, corporate and/or litigation experience to join our Legal Department in one of our legal hub offices located in Omaha or Kansas City. In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in various legal functions within the department, including: providing advice and assistance to the company and its various home office functional groups, managing major commercial litigation and disputes, reviewing and negotiating large, complex construction contracts with owners, partners, and critical vendors/subcontractors, and supporting business units and profit centers by acting as dedicated legal support as well as engaging with key members of senior management. Contract models could include EPC, design-build, progressive design-build, integrated project delivery/alliance modeling, joint venture agreements, memoranda of understanding, teaming agreements, consortium agreements, and material contracts. Matters involve significant monetary amounts and involve some of the largest high-profile construction projects being constructed in North America today.
Critical thinking, problem-solving and excellent judgment are key qualities to achieve success in this role. The position will report to the Group General Counsel.
Why Kiewit? We offer an experience that no other employer can touch. We hire the best people to work on some of the most important projects in the markets we support. From the beginning, you will be part of a team that impacts and improves lives every day. You will work across all areas of our business, working with our key stakeholders who are subject matter experts in their field & have a strong sense of pride because their work matters. We expect your best and will provide you with the tools to achieve and build upon that, including expansive training programs and advancement opportunities that are directly based on your contributions. Simply put, you will not find a more challenging and personally rewarding career anywhere else. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is among the best in the industry, because it is the right thing to do for the people who commit so much to the company. We believe employees should be able to provide for themselves and their families, and have peace of mind that comes with being able to do so. Our employees can come to work with clarity and focus to take on new and exciting challenges and opportunities.
District Overview
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too!
Location
This position will be based in one of the following locations: our downtown Omaha, NE Headquarters or our regional Lenexa, KS campus. This is not a remote work option.
Responsibilities
- Provide regular and ongoing legal advice with respect to legal issues facing the Company.
- Assist and coordinate with other members of the Legal Department with other legal needs of the Company, as necessary.
- Provide comprehensive oversight of all legal matters of each District and provide a full range of timely and responsive legal advice and support to each District Management.
- Draft joint venture agreements, consortiums, MOU’s, term sheets, and other service agreements and associated transactional documents.
- Ensure the Company’s contracting protocols, commercial standards and guidelines are followed.
- Collaborate with the internal stakeholders and subject matter experts relative to the legal aspects and risks of matters assigned.
- Review, negotiate, draft, and analyze various types of Company contracts.
- Develop and deliver training to the larger organization on a variety of legal issues.
- Coordinate negotiations on major subcontracts with the business lead and internal supply network lead.
- Perform initial case assessment and perform detailed review of relevant contractual provisions, facts, and applicable law to provide early accurate case/matter risk assessment.
- Participate as an integral member of teams in the evaluation and development of detailed claims utilizing Kiewit’s proprietary method. Retain and collaborate with outside counsel, internal resources, and external experts on the resolution of claims, disputes, and other matters.
- Coordinate resolution strategy with the internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.
- Lead strategic management of assigned legal matters in collaboration with internal and external resources and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of transactional, corporate and/or litigation experience with a large law firm and/or in-house legal department with experience similar as detailed above.
- J.D. and active attorney’s license.
- Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
- Pragmatic judgment, particularly in determining the significance of legal matters and effectively measuring and balancing legal and business risks.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills, with ability to synthesize complex legal issues to essential elements for internal clients and interact with Sr. leaders and C-Suite.
- Self-driven & resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as in groups in a demanding environment. Must have excellent negotiation skills, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills.
- Background in construction law, government contracts, government investigations, environmental law and labor law preferred but not necessary.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance.
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Attorney
Credential your foreign law degree early
U.S. employers sponsoring attorneys under PERM will need to establish your foreign law degree meets the role's educational requirements. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before you start applying so delays don't stall your PERM filing.
Target employers with in-house immigration counsel
Large law firms and corporate legal departments with dedicated immigration staff process PERM applications faster and with fewer errors. Prioritize employers whose legal or HR team already handles foreign national attorneys regularly, not those treating it as a one-off.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Attorney job listings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. You'll skip the research step of identifying which firms have actually filed PERM applications for legal roles.
Clarify bar admission requirements before PERM
PERM job requirements must reflect what the role genuinely needs, not what you happen to have. If the position requires bar admission in a specific state, confirm whether your foreign license or LLM qualifies, since DOL audits flag mismatched credential requirements.
Negotiate the PERM filing timeline into your offer
PERM preparation and DOL processing can take 12 to 18 months before your I-140 petition even reaches USCIS. Ask during the offer stage when the employer plans to initiate PERM, not after you start, so your green card clock starts as early as possible.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
DOL requires PERM-sponsored attorneys to be paid at least the prevailing wage for the role and location. Review the OFLC Wage Search for your specific job title and geography before accepting an offer so your agreed salary satisfies DOL requirements from day one.
Green Card Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Attorney roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Attorney positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because they require a Juris Doctor or equivalent advanced degree, which meets the advanced-degree threshold under EB-2. Roles where a bachelor's degree plus two years of experience is the stated minimum may fall under EB-3 instead. Your employer's PERM filing will specify the category based on the job's actual requirements, not your individual credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Attorney jobs?
Unlike H-1B visa, green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 has no annual lottery and no two- or three-year renewal cycle. The PERM process leads to permanent residency, not temporary status. The trade-off is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years for most countries, compared to H-1B approval in a few months. For Indian and Chinese nationals, EB-2 and EB-3 priority date backlogs can extend that timeline significantly.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for an Attorney role?
Your employer must run a DOL-supervised recruitment process demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available for the specific Attorney position. This includes placing job ads, documenting applicants, and filing the PERM application with DOL. The job requirements in the PERM must match what the role genuinely requires, which is why employers cannot retroactively add credentials they didn't advertise during recruitment.
How do I find Attorney jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Most general job listings don't specify whether an employer will sponsor green cards, which makes filtering difficult. Migrate Mate lets you search Attorney openings by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're applying to roles where PERM filing is already part of the employer's standard hiring process for foreign nationals.
Can my foreign law degree satisfy the PERM educational requirement for U.S. Attorney roles?
It can, but it requires documentation. DOL accepts foreign degrees that are equivalent to a U.S. Juris Doctor or relevant bachelor's degree, provided you obtain a credential evaluation from a recognized evaluation agency. Some employers also require bar admission in a specific U.S. state, so check whether the posted job description lists state bar membership as a requirement before applying.