Corporate Lawyer - The LANE Construction Corporation : Job Details

The Lane Construction Corporation is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For nearly 130 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's vast network of roads, highways, and bridges, including the Interstate Highway System. Lane also specializes in tunnels, metro and railway systems, as well as airports and water and wastewater treatment plants

Responsibilities:

• Advises business leaders on identifying and mitigating litigation risks.
• Develops and implements creative dispute resolution strategies.
• Manages outside counsel to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Manages all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation advice through trial and appeal.
• Collaborates closely with others provide legal counsel on a broad range of items including, employee relations, M&A, real estate transactions, leases, claims (bond, insurance, payment/non-payment, bankruptcy) etc.
• Assists project teams in requesting time extensions and associated financial compensation, from notice, to schedule analysis, to cost quantification, to presentation in front of finder of fact.
• Reviews, drafts and negotiates contracts and labor agreements.
• Addresses subpoenas and discovery requests.
• Reviews and consults on prequalification submittals.
• Prepares witnesses for testimony.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of experience
• Construction experience preferred
• Admission to a State Bar
• Litigation experience preferred