Job Title: General Counsel, Construction
Location: Long Island City, NJ
Fulltime Perm position
Position Overview:
We are seeking a business leader that brings a legal focus to strategic planning for
the General Counsel role to join our team. This position provides comprehensive legal
guidance across all business areas, ensuring compliance, protecting the company’s
interests, and enabling informed decision-making at both the leadership and project levels.
Your expertise in construction law, labor matters, contracts, and corporate governance will
help drive operational efficiency, mitigate risk, and support client's continued success.
Key Responsibilities:
• Advise executive leadership and project teams on legal rights, responsibilities, and
potential risks across all business operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including owner agreements,
subcontractor agreements, vendor contracts, joint ventures, NDAs, and professional
services agreements.
• Assist with various claims (General Liability, Construction Defect, Subcontractor
Defaults, etc.) as necessary
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including construction,
employment, safety (OSHA), environmental, procurement, and licensing
requirements.
• Oversee corporate governance, including board matters, entity management,
insurance, and risk assessment.
• Oversee and manage the company’s portfolio of legal matters handled by outside
counsel, including litigation, claims, employment matters, regulatory issues, and
specialized transactional work.
• Develop and implement legal policies, internal controls, risk-mitigation strategies,
and training programs for staff.
• Manage legal aspects related to union labor matters, including collective bargaining
agreements, grievance procedures, and compliance with labor laws affecting
electricians and field personnel.
• Lead or support legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic
joint ventures, including target evaluation, due diligence, and legal risk assessment,
as well as negotiating key transaction documents
• Support HR on training, safety incidents, and compliance with apprenticeship and
licensing requirements for electrical workers.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, insurers, regulatory agencies, and other
stakeholders.
Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar admission in good
standing.
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably with significant exposure to the
construction or real estate development industries.
• Strong background in contract negotiation, risk management, construction law, and
dispute resolution.
• Prior involvement in M&A activities, including due diligence, risk assessment, and
negotiation of transaction documents.
• Familiarity with union labor (IBEW or similar), collective bargaining agreements, and
prevailing wage requirements.
• Experience managing and coordinating outside counsel across litigation, claims, and
specialized legal matters
• Exceptional analytical abilities, communication skills, and business judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and business-partnering abilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and support both field and corporate
teams.
Estimated Min Rate : $
Estimated Max Rate : $
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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