Overview
Legal Counsel (US)- Corporate Services – Job Vacancy Seattle, Washington, United States
- Experience:- As Described below
- Job Location:-Seattle, Washington, United States
- Education:- Degree or Equivalent
- Nationality:- Any Nationality
- Gender:- Male / Female
- Number of Vacant Positions:- Multiple Job Vacancies
- Salary:- Negotiable
- Job Type:- Permanent / Temporary
Working with GRAHAM
Profoundly implanted in our organization since its establishing, Graham’s qualities and culture can be summarized by three words: responsibility, honesty, and dependability. They make substantial business morals that fortify our capacity to convey worth to our clients, networks, and representatives.
Starting around 1926, our organization has been based on values and a dream. With an unfaltering faith in reliably conveying esteem added arrangements and effective undertakings, we’ve developed consistently to become one of the main, completely coordinated development organizations in North America.
Legal Counsel (US)- Corporate Services – Job Vacancy in Seattle, Washington, United States
As Legal Counsel at Graham you will:
- Advise Graham’s Operations and Corporate Services Teams on the prosecution, defense and resolution of claims and disputes in an efficient and timely manner. Conduct legal research as required and help resolve disputes from a solution-oriented, practical, creative, and strategic perspective.
- Take sole carriage of dispute resolution matters and assist other lawyers with complex litigation/arbitration matters.
- Participate in contract drafting and negotiation throughout the project lifecycle and provide support to Operations related to prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase agreements and similar agreements.
- Support the Legal Team with legal research and contract form development.
- Complete assigned work responsibilities and tasks in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of Graham’s business, markets, and contract types.
- Interact with Graham personnel, executives, and external stakeholders as needed to complete assigned work.
- Demonstrate HSE and Quality behaviors that reflect corporate expectations of Actively Caring and Road to Zero.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
- Current active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with Washington, Colorado, Nebraska or California preferred.
- 3-7 years of experience practicing construction law in private practice or in-house with a construction or engineering firm (or equivalent).
- Ideally, experience in Employment law.
- Experience with construction insurance and bonding claims.
- Good understanding of construction/engineering industry and general construction contracts.
- Experience with interpretation of construction contracts regarding all aspects of entitlement and quantum.
- Ability to travel to Canada is required.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Opportunity for ownership and increased income through dividends and share equity increases
- Sharing of annual profits paid out in bonuses
- Excellent Health & Dental benefits plan, Life insurance, AD&D. LTD and Flex Plan
- 401(k) savings plan with employer matching upon eligibility
- 14 paid holidays a year
- 3 to 5 weeks of vacation per year, with credit for prior industry experience
- Professional and career development opportunities
What we can offer you:
- Strong commitment to safety in the workplace
- Grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment that is at the forefront of a fast-evolving business sector
- Commitment to the training and wealth of opportunities for career development across job categories, project types and locations around North America
Job Vacancy in Seattle, Washington, United States| Working with GRAHAM.
