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Build Your Future. \nCatamount builds the spaces communities depend on every day. From distribution centers that keep goods moving and medical facilities that provide critical care, to housing, restaurants, and fire stations serving local neighborhoods, our work supports real life. As a best-in-class, 100% employee-owned general contractor with a national reach, we complete projects across diverse markets and regions. This diversity empowers us, keeps our teams moving forward, and creates long-term opportunities for the people shaping our company. \nWhy choose Catamount? \nWe’re financially stable, growing, and built for the long haul. Our extensive national backlog and diverse project types provide stability, momentum, and opportunities. At Catamount, careers advance. Employee-owners can grow, move between project types and markets, and build long-term careers without starting over. Teams are carefully staffed, work-life balance is prioritized, and our people are seen as long-term assets. \nDiverse work. Real stability. Shared success. \nPosition Overview\nThe Corporate Counsel role reports to Catamount’s Counsel and provides legal support across Catamount’s operations, with a primary focus on contract drafting, negotiation, dispute resolution, and day-to-day legal advisory services. The Corporate Counsel will provide support to Counsel’s role as a key partner to executive leadership and regional teams to reduce enterprise risk, manage claims and compliance, standardize legal practices, and provide practical guidance that enables leaders to focus on project acquisition, project execution, and people development. The role emphasizes strong judgment, contract expertise, and the ability to navigate complex construction-related legal matters while building trusted relationships across the organization. \nRole & Responsibilities:\nUpstream Contract Management (Prime Contracts)Draft, review, redline, and negotiate prime contracts with project owners, including a variety of AIA contracts, ConsensusDocs contracts, and custom agreements.\nManage the full contract lifecycle from initial draft through execution and fulfillment, coordinating with business leadership and project teams on deal terms, risk allocation, and enforcement.\nAdvise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk provisions, indemnity clauses, insurance requirements, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution practices.\nAssist Counsel in maintaining Catamount’s standard contract templates and playbooks to reflect current legal standards, lessons learned, and company risk tolerance.\n\nDownstream Contract Management (MSAs, PSAs, and Purchase Orders) Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage the subcontract lifecycle, from negotiating terms/modifications through operational application execution and fulfillment, coordinating with business leadership and project teams on deal terms, risk allocation, and enforcement.\nNegotiate Master Subcontract Agreements (MSA) and Work Authorizations with subcontractor trade partners.\nSupport negotiation and review of Professional Services Agreements (PSA) with architects, engineers, surveyors, and other consultants.\nReview and advise on purchase orders and direct material procurement agreement as needed.\nCounsel project teams on scope-of-work provisions, work authorization terms, flow-down requirements, and subcontractor obligations.\n\nDispute Resolution and Litigation Management Manage and resolve contract disputes with subcontractors, owners, and other project stakeholders, including negotiation of settlements and enforcement of contractual remedies.\nHandle litigation matters (where licensed), including complaints, answers, motions, discovery, depositions, and trial support where appropriate.\nHire, direct, and oversee outside counsel on matters in jurisdictions or matters requiring external support.\nCoordinate with insurance carriers, counsel, and consultants on insured claims, including construction defect matters and HR/personnel matters.\nManage document production and preservation efforts related to active disputes and litigation.\n\nLegal Advisory and Business Support Serve as a day-to-day resource for executive leadership, corporate departments, business units, and project teams on contract interpretation, risk, and operational issues.\nProvide legal counsel to executive leadership and the People Team on employment-related matters, including complaints, investigations, and employment related issues.\nCreate and deliver training to leadership teams and operational personnel regarding legal and legal-adjacent topics applicable to their work.\nReview and advise on commercial agreements such as office leases, vendor contracts, and service agreements.\nAssist with corporate transactions and strategic initiatives as they arise, including joint ventures, teaming agreements, intellectual property, and M&A activities. \n\nSkills & Qualifications \nJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required.\nActive bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state required (Colorado, Texas, and/or Georgia strongly preferred); must be willing and able to obtain Colorado licensure (and potentially others) through reciprocity or examination. \nAt least 8 years of relevant legal experience with track record of increased responsibility; construction or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry experience strongly preferred.\nLitigation experience required, including direct representation or substantive management of outside counsel.\nDemonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts (e.g., AIA, ConsensusDocs, and custom owner and subcontractor agreements).\nFamiliarity with corporate governance and HR/employment matters preferred.\nStrong ethical foundation, including familiarity with application of anti-kickback statutes.\nStrong negotiation, analytical, and written communication skills. \nSalary Range\n$155,000—$180,000 USD\nWhy You’ll Love Working Here \nA culture that develops leaders. Grow alongside experienced mentors in an environment rooted in accountability, trust, and shared success. \nWork that builds careers. With projects spanning multiple markets, you’ll have opportunities to grow, specialize, and evolve as your career goals take shape. \n 100% employee-owned. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) aligns our employee-owners with our mission. When Catamount succeeds, employee-owners share that success. \n Benefits that support everyday life. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); a 401(k); an ESOP; a generous VacationFlex program; paid sick time; and optional programs such as pet insurance and AFLAC accident, critical illness, and hospital policies. \nPlease refer to the Summary Plan Descriptions for eligibility requirements and additional details. \nCatamount Constructors Incorporated does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or recruiting firms. Any resume submitted to any employee of Catamount without a prior executed agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Catamount Constructors Incorporated. Recruiting agencies - thank you for not calling or emailing.\n\nOur Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:\nCatamount Constructors, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. 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