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Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to achieve your ambitions and build your legacy.\nAssociate General Counsel, Nevada & Texas\nBased in Las Vegas, the Associate General Counsel will serve as the pivotal legal contact for Nevada and Texas regional operations, supporting all legal and compliance matters affecting the area. The Associate General Counsel will report directly to Suffolk’s General Counsel. This position works directly and daily with the regional operations team, the leadership and legal teams and all relevant operational and functional staff.\nResponsibilities\nProvide advice to leadership and operational staff on contracts, claims, litigation, compliance and other legal matters.\nLead/assist in the negotiation and drafting of complex construction agreements of varying types including owner contracts, subcontracts and vendor agreements, among others.\nProactively works with project teams to properly administer contracts, identify risk and implement risk mitigation plans while empowering the business to succeed.\nRegular visits to active construction sites.\nResponds to legal inquiries from within the company and issue sound and comprehensive legal advice to all internal clients and stakeholders across the business. Internal clients include operations, human resources, finance, accounting and marketing, among others.\nManages outside counsel across relevant subject matter, including budgets and strategy.\nConducts live training to large groups on legal and compliance related topics, including but not limited to complicated construction contracts and compliance issues relevant for publicly and privately funded construction projects.\nDrafts letters relating to contract administration and other issues for project teams to send to subcontractors, clients and other third parties.\nWorks closely with senior leadership in Operations and Legal to resolve claims with third parties.\nRegularly (several times monthly) visits project sites in the region to collaborate with project teams.\nPerforms other duties as assigned by the company leadership.\nApproximately 20% travel between Nevada and Texas based on the needs of the Company. \nQualifications\nAt least 5 years of front-line experience in the practice of complex construction law in a corporate legal department and/or a full-service law firm in the United States. Must have direct and significant experience managing complex matters in the vertical construction industry at a law firm or in-house. \nLicensing, certification, registrations:\nRequires bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university and a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Excellent academic credentials\nBar Admission in a U.S. state\nNecessary Attributes:\nIntegrity based leadership to the core\nLeads by example\nConfident and calm in complex and difficult situations/negotiations\nStrong work ethic and independent self-starter who is at all times a team player\nAble to work independently with minimum oversight\nAble to use independent business and legal judgment\nDemonstrates close attention to detail with outstanding written work product\nAble to work effectively as part of a team with a positive and collaborative attitude\nReliable, self-motivated and well organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities\nAble to navigate ambiguity and make appropriate judgment calls\nAble to anticipate leadership’s needs and independently identify, initiate and implement necessary actions\n\nWorking Conditions\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.\nEEO Statement\nSuffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.\nCompensation Information\nWhere required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.\nAbout Suffolk\nSuffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.\nSuffolk - America’s Contractor - is a national company with more than $13 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.\nAt Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.\nBenefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.? 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