POSITION SUMMARY

Corporate Counsel is responsible for providing hands-on legal counsel and representation, as well-as risk-management advice relevant to the day-to-day operations of the Company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)

• Negotiate, draft and execute agreements and contracts with sensitivity to turnaround timelines.
• Research and develop solutions to complex legal questions impacting the company and ongoing projects.
• Perform pre-litigation work, including drafting demand letters, to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
• Assist project teams in pursuing and defending against contract claims for time and/or compensation involving owners, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, etc.
• Assist General Counsel with the oversight and management of the work of outside counsel representing the Company.
• Manage and oversee surety claims, including ensuring Company’s rights are protected.
• Manage and oversee insurance claims, including tenders and coverage matters, for all lines of insurance (commercial general liability, workers compensation, builder’s risk, etc.)
• Assist with providing counsel on general corporate matters, including human resources, regulatory compliance, and policies/procedures of the Company, etc.
• Provide routine training to company employees on substantive legal and risk management topics, including but not limited to Ethics & Compliance.
• Collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including brokers, customers, attorneys and vendors.
• Maintain claims log and other legal logs, create additional logs as needed to improve organization of legal information.
• Provide general legal counsel for various corporate affiliates as required.
• Performs additional duties as necessary.

About Sauer Southeast

Since 1876, Sauer has been committed to providing construction services that deliver superior performance and value. Our expertise and resources are recognized as best in class in the General and Specialty Contracting Industry. Our companies include Sauer Construction, Sauer Mechanical, and Sauer Structural, all based out of Florida and performing work throughout the Southeast.

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