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Position Summary

The Senior Corporate Counsel will have primary responsibility for providing hands-on oversight to regional transaction and compliance functions. This includes reviewing all contracts and agreements between McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and its clients, as well as review of downstream contracts necessary to supply and construct a wide variety of projects in the region. In addition, this position will participate in and lead negotiations with McCarthy’s clients and vendors. This is a highly visible position that involves significant partnering with the Vice President & Associate General Counsel on complex transactions, as well as collaboration with leadership of the Central Region, and interaction with various people at all levels throughout the organization. This role will be based out of the St. Louis, MO office. This is an on site role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional leadership to understand upcoming projects and pursuits and provide experiential perspective to others in evaluating those pursuits.
• Provide subject matter expertise and serve as a valuable resource to regional leadership in overall regional strategy, while providing consistent application of policies and procedures related to transactions within the region.
• Provide timely and accurate review and analysis of contractual language for agreements between McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., and its related entities, including design build, CMAR and other construction agreements with owners and designers. Provide support for and lead our internal teams through contract negotiations with these entities.
• Provide timely and accurate review and analysis of contractual language for McCarthy’s agreements with its consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, equipment manufacturers, and distributors as well as equipment leases, master service agreements, purchase orders, and provide support for and lead negotiation of those agreements.
• Partner with the Regional Contracts Directors and Managers to provide advice and counsel and assist with negotiations on downstream contract terms and conditions.
• Review and negotiate other construction-related agreements, including lease agreements, project labor agreements, state specific labor agreements, amendments and change orders.
• Review and provide comments on financing documents including Estoppel Certificates, Letters of Credit, Parent Guaranty Forms, and Escrow Agreements, and ensure compliance and consistency in terms and conditions.
• Prepare and review downstream exhibits in Subcontracts, Master Service and/or Supply Agreements, Purchase Orders, and Operating & Maintenance Agreements.
• Review and negotiate miscellaneous corporate documents, such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Corporate Service Agreements, and related consulting documents.
• Perform regular reviews of standard contract templates to make sure McCarthy stays on top of changes in legislation and industry trends.
• Perform audits of agreements processed through McCarthy’s contracts management platform to confirm correct template usage and to ensure all subcontracts and purchase orders are using correct and up-to-date terms and conditions.
• Draft memoranda, correspondence, and reports summarizing research findings and offer opinions regarding liability, risk transfer, legislation – both state and federal, and exposure.
• Provide general legal advice and answer contract language questions for McCarthy team members.
• Conduct contract reviews and trainings for McCarthy team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and licensed in Missouri or eligible for limited admission for in-house counsel licensure under Missouri Board of Law Examiners' Rule 8.105
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction contract negotiation and analysis
• In-depth knowledge of construction, design build and procurement contracts, including significant experience reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating various construction contract forms.
• Ability to communicate with project teams articulately, concisely, and with well-reasoned opinions.
• Ability to communicate complex contractual concepts to McCarthy team members in a concise, yet thorough, manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Ability to work independently and determine creative solutions.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Team-player, developed sense of business acumen, and ability to work with a wide variety of people.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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