Corporate Counsel
Kansas City, MO
Full Time
Holdings
Experienced
Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You’ll fit right in at U.S. Engineering. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients’ goals.
Corporate Counsel
U.S. Engineering Holdings is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its Legal & Risk Management Department and work directly with the General Counsel. This role will provide day-to-day legal support across the company's subsidiaries, with a primary focus on contract review, corporate filings, and claims-related matters (workers' compensation and insurance). This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney early in their career who wants hands-on, high-volume exposure to construction law, risk management, and corporate practice inside a growing organization.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Corporate Counsel
U.S. Engineering Holdings is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its Legal & Risk Management Department and work directly with the General Counsel. This role will provide day-to-day legal support across the company's subsidiaries, with a primary focus on contract review, corporate filings, and claims-related matters (workers' compensation and insurance). This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney early in their career who wants hands-on, high-volume exposure to construction law, risk management, and corporate practice inside a growing organization.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
- Review, draft, and redline commercial construction contracts, subcontracts, and related agreements (AIA, Consensus Docs, and custom forms), flagging risk and negotiating terms alongside the General Counsel
- Prepare, file, and maintain corporate filings and entity records across U.S. Engineering's subsidiaries
- Support workers' compensation claims, including coordination with adjusters, claims tracking, and internal reporting
- Assist with general liability, property, and other insurance claims, including coverage analysis and claims correspondence
- Provide legal support on employment matters as needed, in coordination with HR and the General Counsel
- Help track and manage project-level legal risk, including claims, change orders, and disputes on active construction projects
- Assist with internal legal training materials and compliance initiatives for project teams and leadership
- Perform legal research and prepare memos on contract, insurance, and construction law issues as assigned
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in Missouri (or eligibility for reciprocity/admission)
- 2–5 years of relevant legal experience, in a law firm, corporate legal department, or construction/insurance setting
- Strong contract drafting and review skills, with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple matters independently and prioritize under deadline pressure
- Clear, practical communication style — comfortable working directly with non-lawyer business partners (PMs, PEs, Directors)
- Knowledge of contract law and commercial construction contracting principles.
- Knowledge of corporate governance, entity management, and regulatory filing requirements.
- Knowledge of workers' compensation, general liability, and insurance claims processes.
- Knowledge of employment law principles and legal compliance requirements.
- Understanding of construction industry practices, project delivery methods, and risk allocation.
- Knowledge of legal research methods and legal writing standards.
- Strong legal drafting, contract review, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to identify legal and business risks and recommend practical solutions.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and legal document management systems.
- Strong attention to detail while maintaining efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Ability to interpret contracts, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Ability to prioritize competing legal matters and meet deadlines in a dynamic business environment.
- Ability to negotiate effectively while maintaining positive business relationships.
- Ability to adapt to changing business priorities and legal requirements.
- Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential and privileged information.
- Primarily performs work in a professional office environment.
- Frequently sits for extended periods while reviewing legal documents and working at a computer.
- Regular use of a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
- Frequently communicates verbally and in writing with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, insurance carriers, and business partners.
- Occasionally lifts or moves materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to attend meetings throughout company facilities as needed.
- Occasional travel (up to 10%) to company offices, project sites, mediations, depositions, legal proceedings, or professional development events.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
- The range for this position has been established at $100K to $142K salary and is U.S. Engineering good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
- Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package, including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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