Job Description
Job DescriptionGeneral Counsel Opening | Commercial Construction Firm | Fully Paid Healthcare & Great Benefits!
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Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year
A bit about us:
Based in Duluth, GA - We are a mid-sized commercial general contractor with decades of experience delivering high-quality projects. Our expertise spans light industrial, big-box retail, medical, and office construction. With headquarters in the Southeast and additional offices across multiple states, we take pride in building strong relationships and providing exceptional service to clients throughout the region and beyond.
We are seeking an experienced General Counsel to serve as the primary legal advisor for a construction-focused organization. This role provides strategic and practical legal guidance across contracts, claims, risk management, and regulatory compliance, partnering closely with executive leadership and project teams.
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Why join us?
- Competitive Base Salary + Bonus Structure
- Comprehensive Benefits and Travel Perks!
- Work directly under the CEO
- PTO, holidays, insurance, 401k + match offered!
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the principal legal advisor to executive leadership on construction-related legal matters
- Oversee drafting, negotiation, and interpretation of construction contracts (owner, subcontractor, vendor, and design professional agreements)
- Advise on claims, change orders, delays, scope disputes, and risk allocation
- Manage construction disputes and litigation, including coordination with outside counsel
- Support compliance with construction-related federal, state, and local regulations
- Partner with operations and project teams on risk mitigation, insurance, bonding, and licensing matters
- Provide training and guidance on contract compliance and legal best practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years of legal experience, preferably in construction, real estate, or commercial law
- Construction claims or litigation experience preferred
- Prior in-house experience or support of contractors, construction managers, or design-build firms preferred
- Strong working knowledge of construction contracts (e.g., AIA) and dispute resolution
- Ability to deliver practical, business-focused legal guidance in a fast-paced environment
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Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.\r\n\r\nFounded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).\r\n\r\nReady to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com.